DRE Wiring Connectors and components

About the role

Responsible for the end-to-end design, development, validation, and release of automotive wiring connectors, terminals, seals, and housings from initial concept through vehicle launch and production. SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Component Design & Selection: Develop connectors, terminals, seals, and housings; select components based on electrical capacity, packaging, vibration, temperature, and sealing needs.
• Release & Change Management: Manage engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and engineering change orders through the release process.
• Validation & Testing: Develop and track DVP&R (electrical, mechanical, environmental testing); lead DFMEA activities and resolve validation failures.
• Supplier & Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate supplier tooling, design reviews, and production readiness; partner with wiring harness, packaging, and manufacturing teams.
• Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement: Root-cause connector issues (fretting, corrosion, contact resistance, sealing) during prototype builds and launch; drive cost reduction and component standardization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in EE, ME, or Automotive Engineering with hands-on experience in automotive connector, terminal, or wiring harness development.

Qualifications

Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of terminal crimping, sealing, materials, component packaging, standard schematics, and drawing interpretation.

Skills

• Process & Quality Tools: Proficient in engineering change management, supplier coordination, and root-cause problem solving.
• Preferred: Prior OEM DRE experience, PLM release systems, APQP/PPAP, and familiarity with automotive connector test specifications.