Design Engineer IV (Components Business Unit)

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. seeks a Design Engineer IV in Farmington Hills, MI, a hybrid role combining four in-office days with remote work flexibility.

You will manage multiple programs from quotes to mass production, set timelines, coordinate vendors and testing, and ensure PPAP release while addressing quality issues with root cause analysis.

Experience with North American OEMs and USCAR standards, plus manufacturing process know-how, are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or design is required.
• 7–10 years progressive engineering experience.
• Experience with North American OEMs and USCAR standards.
• Experience with manufacturing processes.
• Experience in development roles including engineering and design.

Responsibilities

• Develop timelines with input from the customer and internal teams to meet deliveries.
• Manage program budgets for each assigned project and track expenditures.
• Attend customer meetings, including onsite meetings.
• Interface between manufacturing groups and track project status.
• Collaborate with SEWS Wire Harness group to pursue new opportunities.
• Coordinate PPAP release with Manufacturing and Production Control.
• Lead communication with customers to identify root causes and countermeasures for quality issues.

Skills

Engineering experience

Project management

Root cause analysis

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job 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:

1. Develop timelines with input from the customer and all internal departments to meet customer deliveries.
2. Work with Business Planning and Development group to set up and track the budget for each program assigned.
3. Attend all customer meetings including all required onsite meetings at the customer.
4. Be the interface between all manufacturing groups and maintain open issues and report on project status.
5. Work internally with the SEWS Wire Harness group to ensure new business opportunities.
6. Work with Manufacturing and Production Control group to assure PPAP release.
7. 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 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.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-wiring-systems

About the Sumitomo Electric Group

Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric

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