Harness Design Engineer

LEONI•Clayton, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Harness Design Engineer designs and develops automotive wiring systems using 2D and 3D design tools, coordinating with external service providers and internal development departments. The role supports wiring-system development across different development and construction phases, defines and coordinates work packages, and evaluates product change requests with a focus on value analysis and value engineering (VAVE). The engineer collects customer CAD data and shares it with internal departments according to the need-to-know principle; coordinates changes; and controls and reports status to internal and external parties. The role identifies cost and efficiency improvements, such as design for manufacturing and design to cost, and contributes to design reviews and quality and design activities, including DFMEA. It also analyzes and works to customer, LEONI, and IATF requirements; creates production documentation such as bills of materials, cutting lists, and wire charts; and serves as an internal and external contact for customers and suppliers. Work is performed at LEONI and/or customer locations.

Requirements

Engineering degree; mechanical, electrical, or automotive engineering is preferred.
Proficient English speaking and writing skills.
Microsoft Office skills.
Good teamwork, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience in automotive electrical/electronics design.
Basic knowledge of 3D CAD tools and E/E schematics.
System engineering skills.
Experience with PTC Creo Cabling and Mentor Graphics HarnessXC.

Responsibilities

Design and develop wiring systems using 2D and 3D design tools.
Coordinate external service providers and internal development departments.
Develop wiring systems through different development and construction phases.
Define and coordinate work packages for internal and external partners.
Evaluate product change requests and provide solutions with a focus on VAVE.
Collect customer CAD data and forward it to internal departments according to the need-to-know principle.
Coordinate changes and control and report status to internal and external parties.
Identify cost and efficiency improvements, such as design for manufacturing and design to cost.
Support design reviews and participate in quality and design activities, including DFMEA and design for manufacturing.
Analyze and work according to customer, LEONI, IATF, and other requirements.
Create production documents, such as bills of materials, cutting lists, and wire charts.
Act as an internal and external contact for customers, suppliers, and other parties.