Full-Time

Release Engineer 2

Quality Assurance

Posted on 9/5/2025

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems

1,001-5,000 employees

Supplier of automotive electrical systems.

No salary listed

Louisville, KY, USA

In Person

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
CAD
Requirements
  • 4yr B.S. Degree or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years experience with wire harness design and packaging
Responsibilities
  • Support the design and development of routing 3D wire harnesses with designers.
  • Support customer block meetings, design reviews, and PMT meetings.
  • Conduct CAD reviews with Engineering team.
  • Read and understand vehicle schematics.
  • Understand/Mark-up/sign off on 2D WH drawings.
  • Interface with internal SEWS / T&S Mexico functional groups.
  • Support vehicle launches / prototype builds.
  • Travel to wire harness manufacturing plants in Mexico to perform First Piece Sign Off.
  • Good communication, time management and interpersonal skills required, support day-to-day activities/customer requests.
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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