Wire Harness Design Engineer

Job Description:

• Experience/Proficiency designing wire harnesses based on electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements.

• Skilled in using AutoCAD, Vizio, and proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly in use of Excel.

• Experience/Proficiency in specifying all wire harness components to satisfy performance requirements.

• Able to select appropriate connectors, backshells, boots, wire, braid, terminals, etc. to performance requirements.

• Experience/Proficiency with the creation and maintenance of acceptance test plans, procedures and creating wire harness test equipment and fixturing.

• Experience/Proficiency with the creation and maintenance of manufacturing documentation.

• Support red lined document updates and follow document changes notice process.

• Spearhead the launch of new production lines - analyze customer blueprints, ensure feasibility of manufacturing, and develop manufacturing processes.

• Take charge of practices centered around continuous improvement of manufacturing

• Handle customer issues/complaints as needed and communicate with internal teams to resolve

• Develop and implement control planning for manufacturing processes

• Manage projects with a focus on timeline and budget

• Support red lined document updates and follow document changes notice process.

• Works along with technicians and engineers in the design and development phases.

• Works with cable harness manufactures in production phases.

• Experience/Proficiency developing and maintaining bill of materials.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.

• Proficiency in WHMA / ABYC / UL / CSA / NMEA and/or ability to read and interpret appropriate industry regulations and requirements.

• Ability to work with OEM customers to develop and design entire electrical systems, primarily 12VDC.

• Ability to calculate voltage drop and use design parameters and industry standards to develop harnesses and turn-key electrical systems

• Knowledge of LEAN/Continuous Improvement principles and methodologies

• Knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office suite

• Occasional overtime and weekend hours may be required to complete critical tasks.

Skills:

Wire Harness Design, AutoCAD, Electrical Engineering, Thermal Forming, Digital Switching, Wire Harness, Marine Design, Aerospace Wiring Harness Design

Top Skills Details:

• Wire Harness Design, AutoCAD, Electrical Engineering

• Strongly prefer a candidate from the Marine Industry

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

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