Quality Engineer II en Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

SEWS—Nashville Customer Service Center

Quality Engineer II

Basic Purpose of Position

Responsible for ensuring that SEWS NCSC (Nashville Customer Service Center) meets or exceeds all environmental and quality requirements, including those defined by customers. Provides support in supervising the NCSC Pipe Harness QA Department and assists all NCSC departments as needed in quality-related functions. Also supports Corporate Quality in both internal and external audit activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support the daily activities of QA Technicians in the Pipe Harness department to ensure compliance with quality standards and production schedules.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the NCSC Document Control System, ensuring timely updates, accuracy, and adherence to quality procedures.
• Oversee NCSC compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and other applicable industry and regulatory standards.
• Drive effective root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures in response to customer complaints, nonconformances, and internal/external audits.
• Collaborate closely with all internal departments to uphold quality standards throughout production processes.
• Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions for new designs, changes, or customer requirements.
• Coordinate quality-related activities with Corporate Quality and act as the main contact for quality issues impacting the NCSC Pipe Harness division.
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and documentation compliance.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Quality, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred)
• Minimum 3–5 years of quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive industry
• Understanding of quality systems and tools, including IATF 16949 / ISO 9001

• Understanding of root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies (e.g. 8D, 5-Whys)
• Familiarity with environmental compliance and quality aspects within manufacturing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, leadership, and time-management abilities

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 Sumitomo’s 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: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-wiring-systems

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 http://global-sei.com.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric

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