Design Engineer I (DE)

Company: Sumitomo Wiring Systems (USA)
Location: Marysville
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

This is a flexible Work From Home position, which means an associate has the flexibility to work from home, but is expected to report to the local office as needed or required.
Basic Position Duties

• Lead wire harness design maturation activities for new model, including drawing review, spec change request, VA/VE, and quality improvements. Maintain product file and coordinate build design levels and freeze schedules.
• Fit and function confirmation of wire harnesses at internal evaluation activities (assembly trial) as well as at our customer evaluation events (joint check, vehicle tear-down).
• Liaison between product development departments and internal manufacturing facilities. Support evolving global business cooperations for integration of lean manufacturing into development phase milestones.
• Release engineering information, design change detail and critical control points to production planning and product assembly sections. Primary responder (internal and external) about design implementation and cost liability.
• Lead the evaluation and application of new components to the wire harness. Track readiness of suppliers and new tooling for customer events. Release tool authorization from customer and coordinate schedule recovery as needed.
• Frequent and clear communication with manufacturing or other support departments for design realization activity, VA/VE, process kaizen, obsolescence avoidance, rework coordination. On site support sometimes required.
• Submit or contribute to the submission of Honda & Subaru process quality documentation (New Model Review, SAP, Tooling Schedule Sheet, Gap reports).
• Give technical presentations and arrange negotiations for advancement of project maturation plan. Coordination of data conditions when quoting new products.
• Participate in cross-functional Engineering Committees with aim of business unit process improvement and best practice standardization. Position Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering field required (BSEE, BSME preferred0
  • 0-3 years professional experience in a related field preferred
  • Excellent communication skills regarding manufacturing and engineering concepts, both written and oral. -
    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. Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-wiring-systems 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. Follow Us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric -**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.** -
    An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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