This is a direct engineering position with a manufacturer of electrical wire harnesses that supplies the automotive industry. This position supports customers in developing and launching new wire harness assemblies. The role is two-fold whereby the engineer supports the development of the wire harness as well as the initial manufacturing launch phases.
- Develop designs for new products that are reliable, cost effective, and easily manufactured.
- Participate in feasibility studies to assure products are efficient and robust.
- Assess new engineering projects for viability (design limitations, cost concerns, functionality and trade offs). Present these issues to the engineering team along with recommendations for resolution
- Provide innovation in the development and implementation of technologies, new ideas, products, processes and techniques
- Conduct or participate in design review meetings.
- Estimate material/fabrication costs for new products and processes – execute product /process development to cost targets and communicate cost vs. performance conflicts early in the design
- Responsible to cascade project timing to purchasing, process engineering to ensure on time project completion.
- Directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype product or system
- Work with Purchasing, Outside Vendors and Internal Machine Shop as prototype parts are fabricated to ensure designs are manufacturable and easily inspected
- Organize BOM for prototype build, supervise RFQ process, and conduct (or supervise) prototype build.
- Offer technical support via direct communication to sales, marketing and customers
- Ensure clear communication of meeting minutes including notes, assignments and highlights.
- Represent the design engineering team with professionalism and integrity when communicating with the customer, cross functional teams and the entire organization
- Provide technical support and assist in resolution of manufacturing problems as required.
- Review and approve all product documentation
- Pursue and support cost reduction activities to achieve established company goals
- Responsible for all design related activities on specific projects including print dimensions/specification, product testing/validation, define new testing equipment needs
- Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
- Provides product engineering support to production operations as required.
- Review and approve Engineering Change Orders (ECO) applicable to product line responsibilities
- Define test plan to validate new design ideas, conduct testing and Design Of Experiment.
- Document project results while providing regular status reports. (Examples: test procedures and reports for product development, certification, and production acceptance)
- US Citizenship or permanent resident status is preferred
- German, Spanish language skills are a plus
- 4-year engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial or relevant engineering discipline
- Advanced engineering degree is a plus
- Experience using problem solving tools, APQP, FMEA, Poka Yoke Design/Design for manufacturability, and AIAG automotive standards
- Direct knowledge of essential wire harness (or an electro-mechanical product of similar complexity) application design and manufacturing processes and industry standard
- Ability to proactively identify and resolve engineering and manufacturing related issues and have a thorough understanding of product manufacturing processes.
- Ability to develop accurate cost analysis
- Capability to work on multiple projects accurately and efficiently.
- Communicate with other departments to support the product realization process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, 3-D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor or equivalent
- Must be experienced with materials selection such as plastics, metals, mechanisms, complex assemblies, machined parts, molded rubber parts, springs and seals.
- Strong project management skills (APQP) - must be able to track projects, communicate with team members, and address project issues.
- Possess excellent organizational, communication, proofreading, editing and technical writing skills\
- Ability to work independently, resolve technical and manufacturing issues without detailed direction, and work as part of a team
- Comprehensive knowledge of BOM structure and change control processes.
- Ability to work within strict deadlines
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail
- Able and willing to work extended hours according to business needs
- Competitive Salary
- Advancement Opportunity
- Health, vision, and dental insurance programs
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
