Quality Engineer I

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems • Edmonton, KY

45d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer I position is part of the Electronics Division, Quality Department at Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in Edmonton, KY. This role is responsible for monitoring daily quality performance, identifying and reducing defects, investigating quality concerns with OEMs, and developing countermeasures for quality issues. The engineer will also assist in establishing and developing operational procedures, creating and maintaining PFMEA and Process Quality Control Plans, and supporting APQP/PPAP activities. The role involves analyzing defects related to soldering, SMT processes, components, ESD, and functional testing, as well as supporting validation testing and failure analysis. Driving continuous improvement to reduce scrap, rework, and warranty risks is a key aspect of this position.

Requirements

• Quality Engineering Technologist – HS, GED, or technical certificate plus 1-3 years’ experience.
• Quality Engineer - Engineering Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in Electronics manufacturing and demonstrated applicable engineering skills.
• Good Communication and Computer Skills.
• Experience in Microsoft office computer programs.
• Travel as needed, including potentially international.

Nice To Haves

• Experience may be substitution for degree.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, reviews and confirms daily quality performance of assigned Production Lines.
• Tracks in-process defects of assigned lines and identifies improvement activities to reduce and/or eliminate target defects.
• Investigate Quality problems / concerns of the OEM assigned.
• Analyze and investigate root cause Quality issues of the assigned OEM.
• Assist in developing robust countermeasures for in-house and OEM Quality issues by Leading root cause analysis using tools such as 5 why, fishbone, DOE, & SPC.
• Compile analysis report, report to OEM and track status to closure.
• Assist in establishing and developing manufacturing operation procedures, equipment procedures, Daily check items, and other documentation of procedures for assembly processes.
• Report on OEM Quality issues to management
• Creates, maintains, and improves PFMEA, Process Quality Control Plan, and all associated documents.
• Supports and communications with all departments to identify potential quality concerns and improvement activities.
• Support APQP/PPAP activities.
• Perform process capability studies.
• Analyze defects related to soldering, SMT processes, components, ESD & functional testing.
• Support validation testing and failure analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework & warranty risks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level