Senior Applications Engineer

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in Marysville, OH, is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to help design the next-generation supply chain systems architecture.

You will focus on transitioning legacy in-house systems to cloud ERP and TMS platforms while ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and data exchange across production planning, logistics, and customer orders. The role requires strong API and event-driven integration skills, experience with hybrid environments, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years’ experience in system applications engineering, integration or enterprise architecture.
• Experience with automotive or complex manufacturing supply chains.
• Strong knowledge of APIs, Webhooks, event-driven architecture.
• Familiarity with ERP, WMS, TMS, EDI and customer forecast/order integration.
• Experience with hybrid cloud/on-premise environments.

Responsibilities

• Design future systems architecture for global finished goods supply chain transformation.
• Develop API-based and event-driven integration solutions between legacy systems and SaaS platforms.
• Translate operational requirements into technical capabilities with stakeholders.
• Establish data governance, reliability standards, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system integration issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and mentor internal teams and external partners.

Skills

APIs

Webhooks

Event-driven

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

BSc in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

ERP

WMS

TMS

EDI integration

Job description

SEWS—Ohio Customer Service Center (Marysville, OH).

This is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work. Associates are required to work at least three days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site.

BASIC PURPOSE

The Senior Applications Engineer will work directly with IT Department to design SEWS next-generation supply chain systems architecture with particular focus on global finished goods operations. This role is critical to transitioning from legacy, in-house systems to SaaS cloud systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

This role will ensure seamless integration between existing internal systems and new cloud-based platforms, including orchestration layers, TMS, and ERP solutions. The applications engineer will enable connectivity across production planning, in-transit logistics tracking, warehouse management, and customer order/forecast systems (EDI), driving efficiency, visibility, and responsiveness across the global supply chain.

BASIC POSITION DUTIES

• Work with IT Department to design the future systems architecture for global finished goods supply chain transformation, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and long-term sustainability.
• Design and implement integration solutions connecting legacy in-house systems with modern SaaS platforms and orchestration layers.
• Develop API-based and event-driven solutions to enable real-time data exchange across production planning, logistics tracking, warehouse operations, and customer ordering systems.
• Partner with business stakeholders (Production Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Warehouse, Delivery, and IT Department) to translate operational requirements into technical system capabilities.
• Establish data governance and system reliability standards, ensuring data accuracy, system uptime, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system integration issues, providing ongoing support and continuous improvement of application performance.
• Lead and mentor internal teams and external partners, building organizational capability in modern system architecture and integration best practices.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or related field
• 7-10 years’ experience in system application engineering, integration or enterprise architecture
• Experience working with automotive or complex manufacturing supply chains
• Strong knowledge of system integration methods (APIs, Webhooks, event-driven architecture)
• Familiarity with supply chain systems: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Production Planning, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation/Logistics systems (TMS), EDI and customer forecast/order integration.
• Experience with hybrid system environments (cloud-based SaaS platforms and on-premises systems)
• Experience transitioning or modernizing legacy systems
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to translate business needs into system solutions
• Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate across global and cross-functional teams

Benefits include competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V