DRE Wiring Connectors and components

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies is seeking an engineer to drive end-to-end design and validation of automotive wiring connectors, terminals, seals, and housings from concept to production.

The role requires hands-on experience with automotive connector development, DFMEA leadership, and strong supplier coordination. You will manage releases, support DVP&R testing, and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams at SEGULA’s Auburn Hills site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE, ME, or Automotive Engineering with hands-on experience in automotive connector, terminal, or wiring harness development.
• Deep knowledge of terminal crimping, sealing, materials, component packaging, standard schematics, and drawing interpretation.
• Proficiency in engineering change management, supplier coordination, and root-cause problem solving.
• Familiarity with automotive connector test specifications and APQP/PPAP processes.

Responsibilities

• Design connectors, terminals, seals, and housings; select components based on electrical capacity, packaging, vibration, temperature, and sealing needs.
• Manage engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and engineering change orders through the release process.
• Develop and track DVP&R (electrical, mechanical, environmental testing); lead DFMEA activities.
• Coordinate supplier tooling, design reviews, and production readiness with wiring harness, packaging, and manufacturing teams.
• Root-cause connector issues (fretting, corrosion, contact resistance, sealing) during prototype builds and launch; drive cost reduction and component standardization.

Skills

Connector design

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Supplier coordination

Testing & validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE/ME/Automotive Engineering

Tools

PLM release systems

APQP/PPAP

Job description

Responsible for the end-to-end design, development, validation, and release of automotive wiring connectors, terminals, seals, and housings from initial concept through vehicle launch and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Component Design & Selection: Develop connectors, terminals, seals, and housings; select components based on electrical capacity, packaging, vibration, temperature, and sealing needs.
• Release & Change Management: Manage engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and engineering change orders through the release process.
• Validation & Testing: Develop and track DVP&R (electrical, mechanical, environmental testing); lead DFMEA activities and resolve validation failures.
• Supplier & Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate supplier tooling, design reviews, and production readiness; partner with wiring harness, packaging, and manufacturing teams.
• Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement: Root-cause connector issues (fretting, corrosion, contact resistance, sealing) during prototype builds and launch; drive cost reduction and component standardization.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in EE, ME, or Automotive Engineering with hands‑on experience in automotive connector, terminal, or wiring harness development.

Technical Mastery

Deep knowledge of terminal crimping, sealing, materials, component packaging, standard schematics, and drawing interpretation.

Process & Quality Tools

Proficient in engineering change management, supplier coordination, and root‑cause problem solving.

Preferred

Prior OEM DRE experience, PLM release systems, APQP/PPAP, and familiarity with automotive connector test specifications.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.