Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (SEWS) is seeking a Quality Engineer II to manage Rivian PPAPs, assess and resolve issues, and ensure all APQP deliverables are met to satisfy customer due dates.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of automotive EDS systems, components and reasonable proficiency in APQP Process.
- Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings, product specifications, procedures and standards.
- Proficient in standard MS office PC/software applications and automotive OEM web applications.
- Certification or demonstrated equivalent ability in a technical problem-solving discipline (Six Sigma, Shainin, Kepner-Tregoe, etc.) is preferred.
- ASQ CQE level certification and/or equivalent is helpful but not required.
- Knowledge of automotive OEM structure, manufacturing and technical demands and customer requirements and relationships and procedures demonstrated by 3 or more years experience in Quality, Engineering and/or Design/Product Development Engineering in the automotive industry.
Responsibilities
- Review with manufacturing facilities all PPAP deliverables in order to meet PPAP dates.
- Review with all different teams APQP deliverables for each launching phases.
- To be in contact with customer quality representatives (SDE) to review product PPAP status in all program phases.
- May participate in the creation and/or interpretation of Quality-related documentation for project design history files (APQP Plan, customer requirements, FMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, FPSO plans etc.)
- Participate on teams that identify risks/hazards associated with product designs, processes, applications and production phases.
- Closely monitors customer PPAP portals, perceptions and makes judgements regarding necessary actions during the new products launching phases.
- Coordinate 8D problem solving for any customer concern during the maturation timing till MP.
Other
- 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.
- Strong organization and communication skills, as well as presentation proficiency to all levels of customer management and staff are expected.
- Able to travel domestically and internationally.
- Some on-call and/or shift work is necessary and expected as necessary to support customer requirements.
