Location: Saline MI (Hybrid- At least 3 days per week working in office and 2 days work from home)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The primary responsibility of this role is to design wire harness components and package wire harnesses for deployment responsible vehicles.
Description (CW Electronics Systems Routing Engineer):
Responsible for the design and application of electrical components across multiple vehicle and mobility platforms including routing of wire harness, and development of related components to ensure quality, performance, cost, and timing requirements are met for each electronic system.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with related stakeholders (internal, external and international) in cross-functional teams to design packaging structure, prepare drawings, plan and manage schedule for complex engineering problems.
Manage and lead part development to meet targets for cost, mass, performance and schedule with high quality, efficiency, and optimization mindset from project start through start of production.
Excellent, clear and frequent communication with internal and external stakeholders (management team, project leaders, manufacturing, suppliers, other design department, TMC Japan, etc.).
Develop design data in 3D using CATIA v5 and create 2D drawings using Zuken E3 (CR5000) CAD software.
Use TBP process to break down problems and contribute to obeya meetings with other commodity engineers, WH supplier engineers, and vehicle assembly members.
Prepare process documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Requirements:
What you Bring:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering discipline, Electrical or Mechanical preferred.
Fundamental understanding of vehicle development process.
Fundamental understanding of vehicle manufacturing process.
Fundamental understanding of wire harness manufacturing processes and design related challenges.
5 or more demonstrated years of experience collaborating with suppliers.
Proficient in CATIA v5 for 3D data and drawing preparation.
5 or more years of vehicle development experience.
4 yrs demonstrated abilities in planning/scheduling, multi-tasking and engaging with multiple stakeholders.
Experience supporting a production vehicle trial.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Documented problem-solving experience [solve problems and communicate].
What you May Bring:
Experience with in all stages of Vehicle development (Full Model change or Major-Minor model change).
Proficient in leading variable workforce and/or Design-In members
Deep understanding of wire harness development and/or manufacturing process.
Experience negotiating with cross-functional departments.
Experience in design of electrical systems/parts, including wire harness routing, wire specification issuance or vehicle electric architecture.
Japanese language capability.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all.