Component Engineer

Yazaki Component Technology, part of Yazaki Corporation, represents a world leader in developing and manufacturing of electrical and electronic components for the greatest car makers in the world.

What will you bring with you?
 3 to 5 years experience in a previous role;
 Bachelor degree in Electronics;
 Self-sufficient, self-motivated and excellent team-player;
 Flexible, adaptable, diplomatic attitude;
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
 Knowledge in electronics, hardware, mechanical component
manufacturing technologies,
 Knowledge about manufacturing techniques for electronics parts;
 Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and customer
documentation as it relates to component complexity (intermediate
skill level).
 Play a pivotal role in managing the relationship of strategic suppliers to
ensure commercial targets are achieved whilst improving the quality of
the supply chain;
 Provide Support for the European Yazaki engineering teams;
 Continuously research, report and document the trends for electronics
in the European automotive market;
 Work together with Hardware and Mechanical teams for
products/demonstration samples that can be used as future
development for demonstrating Yazaki’s capability/experience or for
evaluating new technologies;
 Continuously searching for new suppliers, documenting the parametric
analysis of products classification;
 Manage the Purchasing for all BoM projects including ad hoc purchases
where needed, ensuring that best practice procedures are in place for
supplier selection, sourcing of components, competitive, material
requirements planning and forecasting.
 Interface and communicate with other participating Yazaki hardware
engineering organizations.

What will your job be about?

 Interface with component suppliers to assure cost efficient and high quality product performance;
 Continuously searching for new technical solutions;
 Coordinate with engineers on assigned project to select the right
components;
 Liaise with outsourcing suppliers;
 Assess supplier's capability to participate in development projects.