Supplier Quality Engineer I

SEWSOhio Customer Service Center (Marysville) Although located at SEWS Marysville Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work. Associates are required to work at least three days in the office each week but also have the flexibility to work off-site. Supplier Quality Engineer I BASIC PURPOSE:

• Coordinate and lead new component quality development as well as approval activities with suppliers to meet customer and internal quality requirements
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal Sumitomo departments (Quality, Procurement and Engineering, Manufacturing plants) for delivery of samples parts, internal evaluation, PV test approval, PPAP approval, and other quality control items.
• Coordinate and lead supplier audits and new component evaluation activity
• Coordinate and assist in supplier selection activities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate APQP and PPAP activities for new components and suppliers
• Coordinate evaluation of new components to meet both customer and internal requirements
• Educate and provide developmental support to assure suppliers understand SEWS expectations and quality system requirements
• As needed, evaluate component samples in the evaluation lab
• Identify missing PPAPs per new project new component list; request PPAPs from suppliers; process and approve PPAPs
• Investigate, analyze and track countermeasure activity for new suppliers and new components
• Maintain records of supplier quality activity
• Perform various types of audits at supplier facilities (Pre-production audits, Tool review audits, New supplier audits). Travel is up to 30% and largely North America
• Plan, organize and implement activities to assure the quality for new components and materials developed and controlled by Sumitomo

QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENT:

• BS degree in engineering field required (BSEE, BSME preferred)
• 0-3 years experience in Quality Engineering experience in auto industry components development a plus
• English/Japanese or Spanish Bilingual preferred
• Team orientated with good communication skills and strong motivation to challenging tasks
• Capable of multi-tasking (product maturation/planning/component evaluation/writing procedures/etc.)
• Fluent with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel (intermediate or advanced) and PowerPoint
• Typing speed of 50 characters per minute

About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomos continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation. To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com . Follow Us on LinkedIn: About the Sumitomo Electric Group Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune Global 500 company. To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit . Follow Us on LinkedIn: **Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying. **
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