New Model Engineering Technician

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: New Model Engineering TechnicianSHIFT: 1st.

SECTION OR DEPARTMENT: Electronics Division, Quality Department

REPORTS TO: New Model Lead Engineer

LOCATION: Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. Edmonton, KY

BASIC POSITION DUTIES: 

• The new NME Technician will work collaboratively with Design, Quality, Process Engineering and Manufacturing.
• New programs and change point control activities are properly tracked and documented.
• The NME Technician will also support Robotic Process Automation (RPA) initiatives and assist with digital enhancements to existing systems.
• This support role will focus on identifying automation opportunities, supporting RPA development, and driving operational efficiency across business functions.
• Compile analysis report, report to OEM and track status to closure.
• Ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, be self-motivated, able to work in a fast-paced environment with a passion for improving business processes through technology.
• Supports and communications with all departments to identify potential quality concerns and improvement activities.

• Perform process capability studies.
• Support validation testing and failure analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement efficient alternatives.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• New Model Engineering Technician – HS, GED, technical certificate. Issue and track customer change requests (CCR) through closure for all new projects and changes to current mass production material.
• Process customer changes for new programs and changes to current mass production material.
• Assist RPA developers in mapping workflows and designing automation solutions using tools such as UiPath and Power Automate.
• Integration and governance of stackable ERP solutions that improve the accuracy of BOM management, materials data integrity, Engineering changepoint management and efficient materials procurement.
• Good Communication and Computer Skills.
• Ensuring BOM accuracy to support MRP, costing, scheduling, and procurement execution.
• Experience may be substitute for education.
• Experience in Microsoft office computer programs.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Works with Design, Quality, Process and Manufacturing, in other departments daily.
• Reports to Lead Engineer of New Model
• Work with other Quality Team members in team activity to support projects.