Wiring Harness Mechanical Design Engineer

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of mechanical design engineering experience, including at least 1 year of wiring harness or cable design experience
• Strong mechanical design fundamentals, including GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, material selection, and DFM/DFA principles (moved up)
• Working knowledge of structural analysis fundamentals, including hand calculations and basic FEA to support component design decisions (e.g., brackets, mounts, strain reliefs)
• Working knowledge of electrical fundamentals relevant to harness design (current, voltage drop, grounding, shielding)
• Understanding of harness integration considerations, including routing, strain relief, and packaging constraints
• Experience using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) and creating detailed mechanical and harness manufacturing drawings (flattened harness drawings, BOMs, wire lists)
• Familiarity with design control processes in a regulated environment, including design verification, validation, and technical documentation practices
• Experience contributing to design risk analyses (e.g., DFMEA) and applying findings to design improvements
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineering teams
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to independently plan and execute assigned work, manage multiple priorities, and communicate status proactively within cross-functional teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with typically 5+ years of relevant experience
• OR Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with typically 3+ years of relevant experience
• Primarily computer-based design work using CAD and documentation tools
• Regular lab work supporting prototype builds, harness routing, and testing
• Ability to safely use standard lab tools and fixtures
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
• Occasional travel to supplier and manufacturing sites