Wire Harness Design Engineer

Cintal, Inc. • Alpharetta, GA

1d • $85,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Wire Harness Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and revising components or systems to meet customer expectations for performance, quality, cost, and delivery. This role involves creating detailed drawings, specifying components, routing systems, and utilizing 3D CAD software for assemblies. The engineer will also communicate effectively through technical documentation, negotiate specification issues with manufacturing and suppliers, and conduct design reviews to meet project targets. Continuous improvement techniques will be used to enhance quality, reduce costs, and shorten lead times. The position requires maintaining effective engineering change control, supporting production and service departments, and identifying new technologies for potential patent applications.

Requirements

• BS or MS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent) and approximately 3+ years of experience with wire harness routing design. (Associates degree may be acceptable if sufficient experience and accomplishment is evident.)
• Experience with harness routing design.
• Proficiency in engineering principles.
• Proficiency in software applications including 3D CAD (Creo), Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Knowledge of engineering standards in drawing practice, dimensioning and tolerancing, drawing symbols, welding practice, etc. Use and understanding of Engineering Standards, ISO standards, SAE standards is essential.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Wire harness routing and design.
• Develop drawings, design parts, specify components, route systems (hydraulic/electrical) and create assemblies utilizing 3D CAD (Creo).
• Communicate effectively; write clear concise memo’s including drafts of technical documentation such as Parts and Service News PSN, Operation Manuals OM, and Shop Manuals. Submit technical documents summarizing Design Studies, Quality Confirmation Check Sheets and Trip Reports.
• Discuss, negotiate and resolve specification issues with Manufacturing and Suppliers during Prototype development and pre-series production. Understand and accommodate manufacturing capabilities and limitations. Resolve all issues with effective countermeasures and follow-up documentation.
• Conduct Design Reviews to meet Quality, cost and Delivery targets established for the Project. Present design concept, Quality Confirmation Check Sheet and design progress at Design Review Meetings.
• Meet Quality, Cost and Delivery targets established for the Project. Utilize continuous improvement techniques to improve quality, reduce cost and lead time, etc..
• Maintain effective Engineering change control by preparing and processing appropriate Engineering Release Letters. Release drawings and supporting technical information into Bills of Material using appropriate software such as GDMS, SAP, etc.
• Support Production, Service and QA departments by resolving problems, determining root cause with effective documentation and countermeasure planning based on engineering disciplines.
• Recognize and document new technology and submit for possible Patent Application. Submit ideas for “unrivaled features” which could significantly improve market share, profitability, etc.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
• Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
• 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
• Yearly bonus based on company performance
• Visa sponsorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level