Harness Design Release Engineer

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an engineer to drive the design, development, and integration of power and signal distribution systems within vehicle architecture. The role focuses on harness packaging, system interfaces, and collaboration with suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Responsibilities include creating parts lists, conducting complexity studies, and steering pre-production builds. A BS in engineering and 2+ years of post-graduate experience are required, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years post-graduation engineering experience; experience in power signal or wire harness packaging is preferred.
• Understanding of engineering theory and operating principles of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Prior hands-on mechanical or electrical troubleshooting and repair experience; relevant personal or hobby automotive experience is also valued.
• Working knowledge of engineering software and systems relevant to the role.
• Willingness to travel as needed for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provides program-specific sourcing requirements and PSDS technical input for supplier technical reviews.
• Develops the initial harness parts list and performs complexity studies.
• Maintains program continuity and consistency of effort by understanding the PSDS Statement of Requirements, program timing, issues, and plans, and by managing required changes.
• Coordinates and manages supplier activities within the engineering factory.
• Participates in interface tradeoff discussions and helps resolve system integration issues.
• Manages cost, quality, mass, and related performance metrics for the power and signal distribution system, including program and content changes.
• Supports pre-production build events, including both physical and virtual builds.
• Ensures the design, development, and release of the wiring system are fully integrated into the vehicle architecture with a strong focus on quality.
• Leads Product Development Team meetings to ensure timing and deliverables are achieved.
• Leads or supports benchmarking activities to drive innovation, tradeoff decisions, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Leads or supports Peer Reviews, Wire Harness Assessments, and assembly plant launch and remediation activities.
• Performs complex design analysis, develops engineering designs including subsystems, and implements engineering changes.
• Defines and balances system requirements.
• Plans and executes test and development programs.
• Releases parts and subsystems for production.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Collaborative

Troubleshooting

Engineering software

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides program-specific sourcing requirements and PSDS technical input for supplier technical reviews.
• Develops the initial harness parts list and performs complexity studies.
• Maintains program continuity and consistency of effort by understanding the PSDS Statement of Requirements, program timing, issues, and plans, and by managing required changes.
• Coordinates and manages supplier activities within the engineering factory.
• Participates in interface tradeoff discussions and helps resolve system integration issues.
• Manages cost, quality, mass, and related performance metrics for the power and signal distribution system, including program and content changes.
• Supports pre-production build events, including both physical and virtual builds.
• Ensures the design, development, and release of the wiring system are fully integrated into the vehicle architecture with a strong focus on quality.
• Leads Product Development Team meetings to ensure timing and deliverables are achieved.
• Leads or supports benchmarking activities to drive innovation, tradeoff decisions, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Leads or supports Peer Reviews, Wire Harness Assessments, and assembly plant launch and remediation activities.
• Performs complex design analysis, develops engineering designs including subsystems, and implements engineering changes.
• Defines and balances system requirements.
• Plans and executes test and development programs.
• Releases parts and subsystems for production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of post-graduation engineering experience; experience in power signal or wire harness packaging is preferred.
• Understanding of engineering theory and the operating principles of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Prior hands-on mechanical or electrical troubleshooting and repair experience; relevant personal or hobby automotive experience is also valued.
• Working knowledge of engineering software and systems relevant to the role.
• Willingness to travel as needed for the position.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in power and signal distribution systems, including design, development, and integration into vehicle architecture. Proficient in managing supplier activities and ensuring quality and performance metrics are met throughout the engineering process.