Engineering Technologist

Position: Engineering Technologist I
Description Position at Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

SEWS—El Paso Customer Service Center (Eastside)
Job Title   Engineering Technologist IThe position is responsible for coordinating, reviewing, approving, and tracking Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions for suppliers assigned to CEG, as well as supporting PPAP activities for other designated suppliers and teams. This role ensures that supplier documentation and product submissions meet AIAG PPAP requirements, customer-specific requirements, and company standards before approval.

The position maintains accurate PPAP records and tracking systems, coordinates follow-up activities with suppliers and internal stakeholders, manages the Corrective Change Request (CCR) process, and supports program-specific quality deliverables, gate reviews, escalation activities, and sample storage documentation. The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple supplier and program activities simultaneously

Job Duties and Responsibilities Manage PPAP tracking activities by maintaining the Level 3 PPAP Master Log, PPAP Level 3 Smartsheet, CEG FORM-127 North American PPAP Tracking Log, and other applicable tracking records.

Coordinate PPAP submissions for suppliers by monitoring due dates, following up on pending submissions, and communicating status to internal stakeholders.

Conduct initial PPAP reviews and complete the applicable PPAP checklist for assigned suppliers, including reciprocal reviews of PPAPs.Review PPAP documentation for completeness and compliance with AIAG PPAP requirements, customer-specific requirements, and company procedures.

Request and track supplier corrections by communicating deficiencies, monitoring updates, and following up until all required PPAP actions are resolved.

Review and approve PPAP submissions from suppliers.

Communicate PPAP decisions by distributing approval notifications and applicable status updates to suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Execute and manage the Corrective Change Request (CCR) process, including documentation, follow-up, escalation, and closure of open activities.

Support program-specific quality activities, including CFT meetings, gate reviews, PPAP review and follow-up, escalation files, CEG-1004 creation, and JMC-folder inspection activities.

Maintain quality records and program documentation by updating the CEG-FORM-113 Subassembly Sample Storage Log and related Smartsheets, preparing reports and presentations, and coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and meet deadlines

Qualifications

Education:

HS/GED, and Technical Certificate Experience (Total Career not just SEWS): 3-5 years progressive engineering experience

Associate's or 2-year advanced degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field is preferred.

Experience with automotive component development, supplier development, or production launch activities preferred.

Working knowledge of AIAG PPAP requirements and customer-specific requirements.

Experience reviewing supplier quality documentation and evaluating PPAP submissions.

Familiarity with Corrective Change Request processes, supplier corrective actions, and quality documentation systems.

Experience using Smartsheet or similar project and quality-tracking platforms.

Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Ability to create and maintain tracking logs, reports, presentations, checklists, and formal quality records.

Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies, omissions, and compliance risks in technical documentation.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate…