Design Engineer I - Wire Harness

Engineering Saline, Michigan

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Description

Work Location: Saline, Michigan / Hybrid Work
 
Basic Purpose:
 
This engineer will support guest engineer / design-in work with Toyota. This engineer will support next generation electrical platform development change points on Toyota vehicles. We are searching for an engineer, preferably with experience, but it's not required. This engineer will have a temporary training period at DTC prior to becoming part of a development team in Toyota Technical Center as design-in. The member will have harness design responsibility (routing design / architecture).
 
 
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
 
  1. Inputs and maintains product design data (3D and 2D) on Toyota's CAD system throughout the developmental phases of assigned projects.
  2. Works closely with other departments at Toyota (and SEWS), in order to maintain the communication levels necessary for project success.
  3. Outputs Toyota data and drawings and distributes to all necessary locations with timeliness and accuracy.
  4. Visits SEWS' manufacturing plants at planned stages of the project to review harness quality and workability and to explain harness critical points to manufacturing members.
  5. Visits Toyota's manufacturing plants through the customer's RE (Resident Engineer) program to investigate quality and workability problems in the vehicle and apply effective countermeasures.
  6. Understands design quality controls and applies them throughout the harness development process in order to achieve excellent design quality.
  7. Understands the project design schedule completely and follows it in order to reach each milestone in a timely manner.
  8. Responsible for understanding Toyota Standards and procedures and following them closely throughout the course of assigned projects.
  9. Responsible for understanding the SEWS' Design Standard and Design-In Reminder Checklists, and applying them to both initial harness development and harness evaluations.
  10. Understands harness routing design and harness components and can participate in R & D for next generation Toyota vehicles.
 
Qualifications:
  • BS Degree in Mechanical (or Electrical) Engineering
  • 0-5 Years experience in automotive design (preferably harness-related)
  • Must be willing to travel.
  • Knowledge of CAD design (CATIA V5 would be a plus)
  • Currently Hybrid Work position. When reporting, primary location for work will be on-site at customer's location in York Township and not at Sumitomo's Farmington Hills location.
  • Bilingual capability (Japanese) is desired but not required.
 
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.  

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.  

**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.**  
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V  
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