Hybrid Release Engineer—Automotive Wiring Harness

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. is seeking a Release Engineer III for its Farmington Hills, Michigan office. This hybrid role focuses on the design and release of wire harnesses for North American programs, requiring strong expertise in GM EDS development processes. Candidates should possess over 5 years of relevant engineering experience and be proficient in tools like Catia and Mentor XC. The position involves significant customer interface, adherence to aggressive timelines, and collaboration across multiple teams, ensuring timely project deliverables.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Design Release Engineer.
• 3+ years of wire harness EDS engineering experience or equivalent; 2D and 3D experience preferred.
• Self‑directed individual with a solid background in failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and release wire harnesses for North American programs.
• Support ongoing new OEM harness program development through to product realization.
• Create high‑quality engineering deliverables related to vehicle electrical systems.
• Identify, track and resolve design open issues and communicate outcomes.
• Participate and support cross‑functional team meetings.

Skills

GM EDS development process

Wire harness drawing release

Intermediate Catia

Mentor XC

Strong Excel

Failure analysis

Customer interface skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Catia

Mentor XC

Excel

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. is seeking a Release Engineer III for its Farmington Hills, Michigan office. This hybrid role focuses on the design and release of wire harnesses for North American programs, requiring strong expertise in GM EDS development processes. Candidates should possess over 5 years of relevant engineering experience and be proficient in tools like Catia and Mentor XC. The position involves significant customer interface, adherence to aggressive timelines, and collaboration across multiple teams, ensuring timely project deliverables.