Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Inc

Project Management / Engineer III

Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Project Management or related Engineering Field.
  • 6+ years of Project Management experience, ideally in wiring harness.
  • Preferred bilingual in English/Japanese or Spanish.
  • Willingness to travel for project support.
  • Availability for non-standard hours to communicate with overseas contacts.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the Project Master Plan to initiate projects.
  • Conduct project Kick-Off meetings to review the Master Plan.
  • Maintain the Project Master/Development Schedule via regular meetings.
  • Liaise between development, manufacturing, and other departments for project updates.
  • Manage and distribute key project engineering information throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Report project status to management and customers regularly.
  • Respond promptly to customer inquiries regarding project status.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote work after four in-office days per week.
  • Opportunity for travel to engineering and manufacturing locations for project support.
  • Involvement in key projects for Sony, providing significant experience.
  • Exposure to working with a major automotive company, enhancing industry knowledge.
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: Project Management / Engineer III

BASIC PURPOSE:

To manage projects for SEWS Toyota wiring harness business. This includes the creation and tracking of a Project Master/Development Schedule and coordination of regular meetings with various departments in order to maintain a record of open issues, while assuring project milestones are met in order to achieve production preparation and launch targets. Responsible for reporting project status to Business Unit management and to key customer contacts at scheduled intervals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Develops the project Master Plan (including overview and key target/KPIs) in order to kick off the project in SEWS.
  2. Holds the project Kick-Off meeting, at which the Master Plan is reviewed, the organization of supporting members is confirmed, and timing plan (overall schedule) is initiated.
  3. Develops maintains the Project Master/Development Schedule by coordinating regular meetings to confirm that all necessary actions are carried out according to the designated milestones.
  4. Act as liaison between W/H Development, Manufacturing locations, and related departments by sharing key information between the groups.
  5. Issues and maintains important project engineering information (spec lists, new component lists, etc.) throughout the entirety of the project.
  6. Report the project status (against planned timing/targets) to internal Upper Managements members and customer key contact members at designated times throughout the project.
  7. Provides timely response to customer surveys and questions regarding the project status throughout the course of the project.
  8. Occasional travel to engineering and/or manufacturing location (both customer and internal) to support preparation meeting or build events.
  9. Prepare the Project Reflection Summary at the conclusion of each project (to be utilized for future projects, potential customer awards, etc.).
  10. Support the new business competition activity for Toyota projects. This includes coordination of the competition schedule and certain activities, leading up to a final quote submission and technical presentation.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Project Management or a related Engineering Discipline.
  • 6+ Years experience with Project Management, preferably harness-related.
  • Preferable bi-lingual capability (English/Japanese or Spanish) but not mandatory.
  • Must be willing to travel.
  • Some projects need regular communication with oversea contacts, and it must be done during non-standard work hours.


**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.**

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.
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