EDS-E Engineer
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Country: Portugal (PT)
City: Ovar
Worksite / Location: Ovar PTC
Job Function: EDS_Engineering
Job Discipline:
Job Family: D&D
Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join a family-owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a EDS-E Engineer in our plant in [[location]].
Porto Technical Centre is the largest Yazaki global engineering services provider, offering high-tech product development capabilities. It translates customer-specific needs into efficient production concepts, while consolidating and developing EDS expertise across plants in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.
We are currently seeking high-potential candidates to join our Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) Engineering team, reporting directly to the Area Supervisor.
Position Mission:
We are looking for an EDS Engineer to join our Engineering team, contributing to the design, development, and delivery of electrical distribution systems for major automotive customers.
This role combines technical design responsibilities, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality engineering deliverables throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring that customer specifications, internal requirements, and standards are properly applied.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
Design & Engineering
• Develop 2D drawings, technical documentation, and production support materials for wiring harnesses using CAD/CAE tools.
• Interpret customer requirements, implement technical changes, and ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
Project Coordination
• Align engineering deliverables with project schedules and milestones.
• Support internal planning activities and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Track and communicate project risks, opportunities, and status updates.
• Lead or support design reviews with customers and internal stakeholders.
Quality & Problem Solving
• Participate in quality management activities, internal audits, and customer claim investigations.
• Support root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D and 5 Whys.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions and verify their effectiveness.
Process & Compliance
• Follow company procedures, health & safety regulations, and Lean/5S practices.
• Ensure adherence to internal and customer engineering standards.
• Maintain accurate work records and documentation.
Requirements
Education
• Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or a related technical field.
Professional Skills
• Strong proficiency in 2D CAD/CAE design tools.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of program management principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Languages
• Professional level of English (spoken and written).
Competencies & Personal Attributes
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Integrity, trustworthiness, and results orientation.
• Open-minded with a positive attitude.
At Yazaki, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone which extends to all aspects of the employment relationship.
We are looking forward to receiving your application and to get to know you. Please apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. We wish you all the success in your application!
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