Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Inc

Release Engineer III

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
  • 5+ years experience as a Design Release Engineer.
  • 3+ years of wire harness EDS engineering experience; 2D and 3D experience preferred.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Catia and Mentor XC, along with strong Excel skills.
  • Knowledgeable in product launch and program management.
  • Self-directed with a background in failure analysis.
  • Excellent customer interface, written and spoken English, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support new OEM Harness Program Development to product realization.
  • Create high-quality engineering deliverables for vehicle electrical systems.
  • Identify, track, and resolve design issues and communicate outcomes clearly.
  • Participate in cross-functional team meetings and document lessons learned.
  • Interface directly with customers, engineering, and launch teams.
  • Coordinate with various divisions and teams, including sales and procurement.
  • Support manufacturing design reviews and track supplier readiness.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model allowing flexibility with office and remote work.
  • Involvement in innovative projects related to vehicle electrical systems.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams and direct customer engagement.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology in wire harness engineering.
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: Release Engineer III

BASIC PURPOSE:

Design and Release Wire Harness Engineer for North America programs with knowledge and experience in General Motors work flow and design practices. New OEM RFQ projects require engineering support for ongoing and upcoming vehicle pilots and launches in Michigan at Tier 1 suppliers and assembly plants. The role demands adherence to aggressive timing schedules for upcoming ICE and REEV programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Strong knowledge and experience with GM EDS development process and wire harness drawing release is preferred. Familiarity with GM's design practices and specifications will also be a big plus.
  2. Support Ongoing new OEM Harness Program Development through to product realization process (internal and external). Drawing review, spec change request, VA/VE, workability or quality improvement, maintain Product File, define design levels and freeze schedule and development Trial Run Activity and facilitate change through established processes.
  3. Create high quality engineering deliverables related to the vehicle electrical systems.
  4. Identify, track and resolve design open issues; clearly communicate outcome to affected parties. Detail design changes or quality caution points -- to assembly and planning sections. Primary responder to customer regarding design change implementation and cost liability.
  5. Participate and support cross functional team meetings. Document, track and distribute lesson learned.
  6. Interface directly with customer - PMT, PAT, engineers, launch team.
  7. Interface and coordinate with SEWS Div. Managers, sales, business planning, procurement, managers, engineering, design, quality, validation and coordinators.
  8. Support manufacturing design reviews, master sample reviews, tooling reviews and special assembly instructions for wiring systems. Track readiness of suppliers for customer events. Attend manufacturing locations for design evaluation activity (Assembly trial, Trial Parts inspection, etc.).
  9. Research, gather, collect, analyze, organize and summarize specifications, requirements, competitive benchmarking requirements related to Vehicle Electrical Distribution Systems.
  10. Others assignments that may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
  • 5+ years experience as a Design Release Engineer.
  • 3+ years wire harness EDS engineering experience or equivalent; 2D and 3D experience preferred.
  • Intermediate Catia, Mentor XC and strong Excel experience.
  • Familiar with product launch and program management.
  • Self-directed individual with solid background in failure analysis.
  • Strong customer interface skills, good English language skills (written and spoken), good time management skills.


**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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