Bachelor's degree required; technical degree in engineering or design preferred.
7-10 years of progressive engineering experience.
Experience working with North American OEMs.
Strong understanding of North American Automotive OEM requirements and specifications, including USCAR.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes.
Background in development roles, including engineering and design.
Responsibilities
Develop timelines with input from customers and internal departments to ensure timely deliveries.
Collaborate with Business Planning and Development to establish and track program budgets.
Attend all customer meetings, including required onsite meetings.
Serve as the liaison between manufacturing groups, maintaining open issues and reporting on project status.
Coordinate with the SEWS Wire Harness group to explore new business opportunities.
Ensure PPAP release by working closely with Manufacturing and Production Control.
Lead communication with customers to identify root causes of quality issues and support corrective actions.
Benefits
Hybrid work model with flexibility for off-site work after initial onboarding.
Opportunity to manage multiple programs from inception to mass production.
Engagement with North American OEMs, enhancing industry connections.
Involvement in cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
Exposure to various aspects of engineering and design within the automotive sector.
Full Job Description
Description
SEWS - Farmington Hills, Michigan Office. Although located at SEWS - Farmington Hills Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work. Associates are required to work at least four days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site.
JOB TITLE: Design Engineer IV
BASIC PURPOSE:
Manage multiple programs for life of programs, from quotes through mass production. Develop and manage timelines to align and meet all customer deliverables. Manage all aspects of the program from aligning and managing vendors, suppliers, tool makers, testing and production PPAP process. Work with customers for any quality issues contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions. Set and manage budgets for testing, samples and general expenses. Manage testing timing and approval with the customers and managing sample requests for any customer delivery.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop timelines with input from the customer and all internal departments to meet customer deliveries.
Work with Business Planning and Development group to set up and track the budget for each program assigned.
Attend all customer meetings including all required onsite meetings at the customer.
Be the interface between all manufacturing groups and maintain open issues and report on project status.
Work internally with the SEWS Wire Harness group to ensure new business opportunities.
Work with Manufacturing and Production Control group to assure PPAP release.
Work closely with the customer, vendors and all internal groups to find root cause of any quality issues and support in determining counter measures needed. Be lead contact in communication with customer.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree required. A technical degree with a major in engineering or design is preferred.
7-10 years progressive engineering experience.
Experience working with North American OEMs.
Understanding of North American Automotive OEM requirements and specifications including USCAR.
Experience with manufacturing processes.
Experience in development roles including engineering and design.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Inc
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is a leading supplier of automotive electrical distribution systems and electronics. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Japan. SEWS has a global presence with manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America. The company provides a wide range of products including wire harnesses, connectors, and electronic components. SEWS is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
