Release Engineer II
Description
BASIC PURPOSE: The Release Engineer located at KTP, (Ford Kentucky Assembly Plant ) works closely with and supports the Quality Assurance department in resolving any quality issues. This position provides the necessary support for pre-production builds and for all regular production activities. The Release Engineer position supports SEWS Quality Assurance strategies and objectives by working closely with SEWS, Ford manufacturing, quality, engineering and commercial entities.
BASIC POSITION DUTIES:
- Support the design and development of routing 3D wire harnesses with designers.
- Support customer block meetings, design reviews, and PMT meetings.
- Conduct CAD reviews with Engineering team.
- Read and understand vehicle schematics.
- Understand/Mark-up/sign off on 2D WH drawings.
- Interface with internal SEWS / T&S Mexico functional groups.
- Support vehicle launches / prototype builds.
- Travel to wire harness manufacturing plants in Mexico to perform First Piece Sign Off.
- Good communication, time management and interpersonal skills required, support day-to-day activities/customer requests.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- 4yr B.S. Degree or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years experience with wire harness design and packaging
NOTE: Associates who are interested in being considered for this position should submit a resume to their Human Resources Dept. An indication of interest in a position by an Associate does not assure that the Associate will be considered for the opening. Other Associates who do not indicate an interest in the position may be selected by the company to fill the position. There is not a requirement that an internal candidate be awarded a position over an outside candidate.
A “Career Opportunity” notice is a courtesy notification to Associates that an opening exists in a salaried position in one of the Exempt/Non-exempt classifications covered by the Career Opportunity program.
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.
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.
**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.**
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V