Lead Automotive Component Development & Supplier Programs

SEWS-E - Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems - Europe; Ystradgynlais; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SEWS-E - Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems - Europe in the United Kingdom seeks a technical lead to manage a team for developing multiple wire harness component families, from supplier consultation to customer approval for new developments. You will mentor staff and coordinate with suppliers and customers to meet technical, planning and quality requirements. Regular travel to customer and supplier sites is expected, with right to work in UK.

Qualifications

• International profile with experience managing local and remote teams.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in D&D functions in an industrial environment.
• Highly specialized knowledge of automotive technology, processes and products related to wiring components for long-term developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the multidisciplinary team to drive development of wire harness components and manage integration with customers and suppliers.
• Coordinate quotation input and supplier evaluation for expert partners.
• Organize design reviews, technical meetings and trials with customers and suppliers.
• Monitor development costs and schedules with travel to customer/supplier sites as needed.
• Update drawings, user manuals and qualification documents in a timely manner.
• Mentor junior team members and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Automotive wiring knowledge

Supplier management

Mentoring

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering

Job description

SEWS-E - Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems - Europe in the United Kingdom seeks a technical lead to manage a team for developing multiple wire harness component families, from supplier consultation to customer approval for new developments. You will mentor staff and coordinate with suppliers and customers to meet technical, planning and quality requirements. Regular travel to customer and supplier sites is expected, with right to work in UK.