RFQ Wire Harness Engineer

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RFQ WIRE HARNESS ENGINEER

SOUTHFIELD, MI

This job will require you to:

Lead and coordinate the engineering activities related to wire harness RFQs
Technical review of key program gates, validation requirements, ED&D costs
Direct internal support staff to complete initial designs for quoting
Collaboration with suppliers, customers, other Lear internal groups to support RFQ
Lead and support all Technical Design Reviews related to RFQ package responses
Promote new technologies during the quoting phase
Promote cost reduction ideas during the quoting phase
Support the vertical integration strategy to replace existing components with Lear products
Establish strong business relationships with OEM commercial representatives
Work closely with manufacturing locations to identify re-use of tooling to lower quote costs

The ideal candidate

To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:

3-5 years in Automotive Engineering field
Electrical Distribution Systems product and components experience (Wire Harness and Wire Harness components)
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline
Knowledge of design release processes
Knowledge of manufacturing processes
Knowledge of automotive terminal and connector suppliers
Technical analysis and characterization
Able to work in a multicultural and foreign team environment
Interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to facilitate meetings with other departments and suppliers
Curiosity and passion for technical domains
Propensity to challenge status quo and take ownership to drive change
Ability to manage complexity, taking distance to identify the key levers in a complex environment
Strong communication and leadership to onboard and convince a large range of stakeholders

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.