Design Engineer III - Components

Sumidenso Automotive Technologies Asia Corporation; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented engineer to develop Wiring Harness components using advanced 3D CAD systems. This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds, allowing you to collaborate in the office and work flexibly off-site. You will lead projects, ensuring timely delivery while working closely with engineers from leading automotive companies. Your expertise in CAD design and project management will be crucial in navigating the complexities of automotive engineering. Join a company committed to innovation and quality, where your contributions will drive the future of electrical distribution systems in the automotive industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience with 3D CAD systems (CATIA V5) is required.
• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop Wiring Harness components using 3D CAD and create 2D drawings.
• Act as program lead and maintain development schedules for customer projects.

Skills

3D CAD (CATIA V5)

Injection-molded parts development

Bilingual (English/Japanese)

Project management

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DFMEA

DVP&R

Job description

SEWS — Farmington Hills, Michigan Office. This is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work. Associates are required to work at least two days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site.

Basic Purpose:

Development of Wiring Harness components (protectors, grommets, holders, etc.) using 3D CAD systems (CATIA V5), releasing 2D drawings of components for quotation and for tooling kick-offs, and adjusting the designs until part/project completion. Requires working with the Wiring Harness engineers of each customer division (primarily Ford, Stellantis, and Toyota), internal Procurement, Validation, QA departments, and external suppliers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Use 3D CAD to develop components for Wiring Harness; requires ongoing packing studies to analyze vehicle fit, while maintaining required clearance from surrounding parts.
2. Create and check 2D drawings for developed parts using SEWS and Customer standards, and releasing those drawings for production according to the prepared development schedule.
3. Act as program lead where assigned. Maintain development schedules in accordance with customer project timing, and assure that all milestones are met on time for program parts (monitor and advise junior team members).
4. Work with Wiring Harness engineers to assess the component needs and update the designs throughout the vehicle maturation process (includes both online and in-person meetings, the latter of which may require visits to customer sites).
5. Request quotes via the Procurement team, assist in the supplier selection process, and kick-off of tooling for developed parts.
6. Work with Suppliers (concurrently with SQA Dept.) to resolve any design or quality issues with the developed components from tooling kickoff until mass production launch; includes visits to suppliers for production trials.
7. Work with engineers or Japanese parent company to facilitate tooling quotations, tool design sign off, and drawing submissions to customer.
8. Create and check DFMEA and DVP&R documents for developed parts, in accordance with the requirements of each customer.
9. Maintain the library of standards of each customer and of Sumitomo, in relation to the scope of parts to be developed, and follow those standards.
10. Prepare test samples, coordinate testing of components as required for each customer, and present the results to the customer engineering sections.

Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 6+ years experience with 3D CAD systems (CATIA V5) is required and/or the development of injection-molded parts is preferred; should be able to perform other engineering functions in addition to 3D CAD design.
• Bilingual (English/Japanese) capability is helpful for liaison work with Japanese parent company.
• Must be willing to travel for trial events and supplier audits.
• Some projects need regular communication with overseas contacts and it must be done during non-standard work hours.

About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.

To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com.

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