Full-Time

Quality Resident Engineer II

Wire Harness

Posted on 8/21/2025

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems

1,001-5,000 employees

Supplier of automotive electrical systems.

Compensation Overview

$73k - $121.7k/yr

+ Salary range provided in job posting

Normal, IL, USA

Hybrid

Category
QA & Testing (2)
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Required Skills
SQL
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality or related field, along with 5-7 years industry-specific experience in automotive quality assurance or engineering.
  • Knowledge of automotive OEM structure, manufacturing and technical demands and customer requirements and relationships and procedures demonstrated by 3 or more years experience in Quality, Engineering and/or Design/Product Development Engineering in the automotive industry.
  • Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings, product specifications, procedures and standards.
  • Strong organization and communication skills, as well as presentation proficiency to all levels of customer management and staff are expected.
  • Able to travel domestic and international.
  • Some on-call and/or shift work is necessary and expected as necessary to support customer requirements.
  • Ability to analyze complex problems, work independently as well as in a team environment, and organize and execute multiple work tasks simultaneously in a high volume automotive production environment.
  • Proficient in standard MS office PC/software applications and automotive OEM web applications.
Responsibilities
  • Promotes and projects the standards of excellence and integrity established by SEWS and SEWS Quality Assurance in alignment with company and departmental objectives and quality targets.
  • As a customer-facing representative of SEWS at a key customer manufacturing location, assures compliance to customer requirements and expectations, and coordinates relations between SEWS functions/members and customer management/staff.
  • Continually monitors trial and mass production activity at the customer site and assures the quality of SEWS product and services provided to customers by proactively identifying emerging issues and engaging applicable SEWS sections (including MX manufacturing sites) for drawing/product/process improvement, and reports, monitors and assures effectiveness and sustainability of corrective actions through effective use of quality alerts and standard quality tools.
  • Promote a customer-focused business environment throughout the SEWS network by acting as SEWS' quality liaison and “voice of the customer” for quality and service related topics that drive the achievement of customer expectations.
  • Closely monitors customer quality results and perceptions and makes judgements regarding necessary actions. Provides feedback to the responsible organization and assures required improvement activities.
  • Develop and execute product tests and validations, analyze resulting data, and document results.
  • May participate in the creation and/or interpretation of Quality-related documentation for project design history files (APQP Plan, essential requirements checklist, FMEA, PPAP, first article inspection plans etc.)
  • Lead/participate on teams that identify risks/hazards associated with product designs, processes and applications, apply lessons learned, and assist in the generation of FMEA’s and associated Control Plans.
  • Administer rework/repair methods and processes in compliance with engineering and quality standards as necessary to provide rapid, effective, sustainable clean points and provide rework personnel training and oversight as necessary.
  • Performs short range, tactical planning and execution of actions required to deliver provided Quality Assurance strategies and objectives.
  • Monitor on daily bases Customer Portals in order to confirm and notify our manufacturing plant any official claim.
Desired Qualifications
  • ASQ CQE level certification and/or equivalent is helpful but not required.
  • Certification or demonstrated equivalent ability in a technical problem-solving discipline (Six Sigma, Shainin, Kepner-Tregoe, etc.) is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of automotive EDS systems, components and reasonable proficiency in automotive technical troubleshooting/failure mode analysis is strongly preferred.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems

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Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (SEWS) makes electrical systems for cars. Its products include electrical distribution systems, components, and electronics that help power and control a vehicle’s electrical functions. These parts are designed to be installed in vehicles to manage power flow, sensors, and other electronic systems so cars run reliably. SEWS differentiates itself through a long, trusted brand name from Sumitomo Electric Industries and a focus on quality, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness, backed by safety and a strong global parent company. The company aims to supply high-quality electrical systems to the automotive industry and support the development of intelligent, connected cars.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Founded

1986

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Grid interconnection demand drives HVDC cable adoption across continents.
  • EV transition requires specialized high-voltage components SEWS manufactures.
  • EUR 500 million Corridor A-Nord contract validates technology leadership.

What critics are saying

  • Aptiv's 40% lighter aluminum harnesses displace SEWS copper designs.
  • Yazaki captures 15% more GM contracts via Mexico cost advantage.
  • Zonal architecture mandates reduce traditional copper harness market 25% by 2027.

What makes Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems unique

  • 525 kV XLPE HVDC cable system installed in Germany Corridor A-Nord project.
  • Integrated high-voltage connectors, harnesses, and junction boxes for EV platforms.
  • Tripartite automotive structure: sales, design-manufacturing, and dedicated R&D divisions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Tuition Reimbursement

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