Wire Harness Manufacturing Training Engineer

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we’ve strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we’re looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen – and thrive in – the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton, MI, USA

What we are looking for:

Yazaki North America is looking for a Wire Harness Manufacturing Training Engineer to join the EDS Core Engineering team in Canton, MI. The Wire Harness Manufacturing Training Engineer leads the hands-on Engineering Training Curriculum at YNCA, developing bilingual training materials, deploying Design for Manufacturing training, and collaborating with global teams. Responsibilities include conducting hands-on training, preparing materials, coaching facilitators, effectively managing technical content, applying learning principles for design engineers as it relates to manufacturing, maintaining training databases, and conducting data analytics to enhance engineering training effectiveness across multiple locations.

What you will be doing:

• Deliver hands-on training for internal design engineers on wire harnesses, components, and manufacturing processes.
• Manage and promote the Engineering Training Curriculum within YNCA using SuccessFactors and internal communication tools.
• Develop and implement Design for Manufacturing training with hands-on exercises, tooling, and visual aids at the Canton campus.
• Create training materials tailored to engineering and manufacturing requirements.
• Train engineers on the fundamentals of wire harness design, component selection, and assembly best practices.
• Work closely with the Global Training Team to identify and deploy best practices for engineering education.
• Coach facilitators and engineers in delivering effective training content and hands-on demonstrations.
• Maintain strong relationships with Training and Engineering Leaders to align programs with business and customer needs.
• Provide training to support customer relations by ensuring engineers understand client-specific requirements and industry standards.
• Populate and manage training databases, tracking participation and effectiveness.

• Conduct engineering resource data analytics to assess training impact and identify improvement areas.

What you will bring to the table:

• Education: Associate’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Human Resources, or Training (required); Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (preferred).
• Experience: Proven ability to coordinate and deliver technical engineering training (required); Experience in automotive wire harness design or manufacturing (preferred).
• Language Proficiency: English (required); Spanish and Japanese (preferred).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SuccessFactors and Microsoft Suite (required); Experience with Captivate, Power BI, and video editing software for online training (preferred).

What we can provide you:

• A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration
• Diverse teams of experts
• Resources from around the globe
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.