Project Management / Engineer III

About the role

This is a hybrid position located at the SEWS Farmington Hills, Michigan office. Associates are required to work at least four days in the office each week, with flexibility to work off-site.

The role involves managing projects for SEWS Toyota wiring harness business, including creating and tracking a Project Master/Development Schedule, coordinating meetings, and ensuring project milestones are met for production preparation and launch targets. You will report project status to Business Unit management and key customer contacts.

Responsibilities

• Develop the project Master Plan (including overview and key target/KPIs) to kick off the project in SEWS.
• Hold the project Kick-Off meeting to review the Master Plan, confirm the organization of supporting members, and initiate the timing plan (overall schedule).
• Maintain the Project Master/Development Schedule by coordinating regular meetings to ensure all necessary actions align with designated milestones.
• Act as liaison between W/H Development, Manufacturing locations, and related departments by sharing key information.
• Issue and maintain important project engineering information (spec lists, new component lists, etc.) throughout the project.
• Report project status (against planned timing/targets) to internal Upper Management and customer key contacts at designated intervals.
• Provide timely responses to customer surveys and questions regarding project status.
• Occasionally travel to engineering and/or manufacturing locations (both customer and internal) to support preparation meetings or build events.
• Prepare the Project Reflection Summary at the conclusion of each project for future use and potential customer awards.
• Support new business competition activity for Toyota projects, including coordination of the competition schedule and activities leading to final quote submission and technical presentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Project Management or a related Engineering Discipline.
• 6+ years of experience with Project Management, preferably harness-related.
• Bilingual capability (English/Japanese or Spanish) is preferable but not mandatory.
• Willingness to travel and work non-standard hours for projects requiring communication with overseas contacts.

About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the 400-year-old Sumitomo family of companies, known for quality and reliability. With facilities throughout North America, SEWS has delivered innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components, and electronics.

SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and leverages a global network of resources to deliver competitive advantages to customers. The company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Disability and Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation

To learn more, visit www.sewsus.com or follow SEWS on LinkedIn.

About The Sumitomo Electric Group

Founded in 1897, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. began with copper wire production and has since developed innovative technologies and products through R&D. With over 350 subsidiaries worldwide, the Sumitomo Electric Group operates in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. The group is a Fortune Global 500 company.

To learn more, visit global-sei.com or follow on LinkedIn.