Project Management / Design Engineer 3 - Electronics
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering is required.
- Experience in fuse box design and engineering is required.
- Experience with Unigraphics (NX) computer-aided design is required.
- Experience in program management and project timeline management is required.
- Candidates must have experience in mechanical engineering and project management.
- Design and develop electro-mechanical junction boxes, supporting the design engineer function.
- Serve as a hybrid technical project manager and engineering support resource for ongoing development projects, with project management as the primary responsibility and engineering support between project management tasks.
- Create and maintain project timelines and due dates.
- Interface with customers through meetings, design reviews, and build support.
- Interface with suppliers through meetings, design reviews, and FOT orders.
- Support and conduct internal meetings and design reviews.
- Interpret, maintain, and develop schematics, bills of materials, and drawings.
- Collaborate with the team to develop DFMEA, DVP&R, and 5P documents.
- Interpret and apply GD&T to SEWS drawings.
- Travel as required; travel may exceed 10%.
- Lead and collaborate with the team to develop continuous improvement activities.
- Work at least four days in the office and one day from home each week; at the manager's discretion, employees may be required to work in the office all five days.
- Experience with Stellantis, Ford, Rivian, or GM is a plus.
- Five or more years of engineering experience is a plus.
About the company
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
- July 16, 2026: 2030 VISION Mid-Term Management Plan 2028 targets profitable growth.
- September 17, 2026: AI robots and agents should cut labor and quality costs.
- February 3, 2026: FY2025 nine-month results support scale, with 2,288.9 billion yen sales.
What critics are saying
- Yazaki remains the closest global rival, pressuring pricing and OEM allocations in 2026.
- The 2030 autonomous-factory plan depends on execution across hundreds of sites by 2028.
- EV platform shifts from Toyota, Honda, and Nissan can compress harness volumes quickly.
What makes Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems unique
- September 17, 2026: Skild AI and ExaWizards support its smart-factory push.
- It controls a global harness network across 33 countries and 108 companies.
- It pairs wire-harness manufacturing with Sumitomo Electric's conductor materials expertise.
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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