Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. · 18 hours ago
Design Engineer I - Wire Harness
Saline, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expSumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components, and electronics. They are seeking a Design Engineer I to support electrical platform development for Toyota, focusing on wire harness routing and packaging design responsibilities.
Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Inputs and maintains product design data (3D and 2D) on Toyota's CAD system throughout the developmental phases of assigned projects
Works closely with other departments at Toyota (and SEWS), in order to maintain the communication levels necessary for project success
Outputs Toyota data and drawings and distributes to all necessary locations with timeliness and accuracy
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
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
Understands design quality controls and applies them throughout the harness development process in order to achieve excellent design quality
Understands the project design schedule completely and follows it in order to reach each milestone in a timely manner
Responsible for understanding Toyota Standards and procedures and following them closely throughout the course of assigned projects
Responsible for understanding the SEWS' Design Standard and Design-In Reminder Checklists, and applying them to both initial harness development and harness evaluations
Understands harness routing design and harness components and can participate in R & D for next generation Toyota vehicles
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Mechanical (or Electrical or related field) Engineering
0-5 Years experience in automotive design (preferably wire harness related)
Must be willing to travel
Knowledge of CAD design (CATIA V5 would be a plus)
Able to work on-site at customer's location Toyota Technical Center in York Township at least three days a week
Preferred
Bilingual capability (Japanese) is desired but not required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
401(k) with match
Tuition benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation
Company
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
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