Full-Time
Design Engineer
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems
1,001-5,000 employees
Supplier of automotive electrical systems.
No salary listed
Marysville, OH, USA
Hybrid
At least three days in the office each week; 10–15% travel within the United States and Mexico is required.
Bachelor's
 Electrical Engineering (1) |
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- A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
- Three to five years of design and/or product development experience.
- Ability to work as a team-oriented person with good communication skills and strong self-motivation for self-direction on challenging tasks.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Control and manage products across quality, cost, design, and delivery targets through product design activity.
- Interface with customers on all technical aspects of electrical and electronic distribution systems design.
- Create two-dimensional wire harness drawings in the customer's CATIA V5 or V6-based program and ensure drawing accuracy against specifications and guidelines.
- Countermeasure and troubleshoot electrical problems and support value analysis and value engineering investigations to meet customer and internal cost targets.
- Lead, coordinate, and participate in design reviews to progress designs through vehicle development stages.
- Establish alternative solutions and countermeasures for design review results related to specification requirements, quality concerns, and value-added targets.
- Support new business competition through application engineering for new technology, new products, and other value-added proposals.
- Investigate, coordinate, and implement design changes between the customer and internal organization.
- Create supporting design documents and present them to customer and internal groups.
- Support creation of testing specifications to validate products against customer and market performance requirements.
- Support scheduling, setup, reporting, and presentation of each test as it relates to test requirements.
- Travel 10–15% within the United States and Mexico to support product maturation activity.
- Work reasonable overtime related to the customer's design release schedule and urgent requests.
- BSEE or BSME is preferred.
- Three to five years of design and/or product development experience, preferably with wire harnesses or related products in the automotive industry.
- Experience with CATIA or another engineering systems computer-aided design system is preferred.
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
- Kentucky approved a $17 million expansion creating 76 jobs on July 9, 2025.
- SEWS's site says it serves electric automobiles, hybrids, and electronics.
- Automotive wiring-harness demand stays elevated as EV content and complexity rise.
What critics are saying
- TE Connectivity sued SEWS in Michigan; the contract fight continues in 2026.
- SEWS's counterclaim sought $26.1 million, exposing margin and procurement disputes.
- Harness commoditization and OEM platform losses can collapse SEWS's core business fast.
What makes Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems unique
- SEWS supplies EV and hybrid wiring harnesses across global OEM platforms.
- The July 9, 2025 Simpson County expansion deepens Kentucky manufacturing capacity.
- Parent Sumitomo Wiring Systems kept leadership turnover orderly on May 12, 2026.
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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