Harness Systems Design Engineer

Accelera; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Kentucky seeks a Lead Harness Systems Engineer to bridge customer requirements with high-volume manufacturing. You will design wire, cable and harness assemblies, manage BOMs and support ECNs, while guiding cross-functional teams and clients to deliver robust connectivity solutions.

The role emphasizes design for cost, manufacturing readiness and documentation accuracy, with client-facing collaboration and 3D modeling using SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field is required.
• Proven experience in wire, cable, and harness assembly product development and support.
• Experience managing engineering change processes and complex BOM structures.
• Ability to interpret and create detailed engineering documentation and drawings.
• Experience using ERP or PLM systems to manage product data and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer specifications into manufacturable harness designs that meet performance targets.
• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of Bills of Materials (BOMs) from quotation to production release.
• Serve as primary technical interface between cross-functional teams and external clients to resolve engineering challenges.
• Oversee ECN documentation and implementation to maintain design integrity.
• Lead design-to-cost initiatives to improve competitiveness without compromising quality.
• Coordinate product launches ensuring documentation and manufacturing processes are aligned for execution.

Skills

Wiring harness design

Engineering change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Client-facing support

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP/PLM systems

Job description

As a Lead Harness Systems Engineer, you will serve as the technical bridge between complex customer requirements and high-performance manufacturing output. You will leverage your expertise in wire and harness design to drive product innovation, ensure seamless production integration, and deliver high-quality connectivity solutions.

About the Role

As a Lead Harness Systems Engineer, you will serve as the technical bridge between complex customer requirements and high-performance manufacturing output. You will leverage your expertise in wire and harness design to drive product innovation, ensure seamless production integration, and deliver high-quality connectivity solutions.

Responsibilities

• Translate intricate customer specifications into robust, manufacturable product designs that exceed performance expectations.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accuracy from initial quotation through final production release.
• Act as the primary technical interface, facilitating clear communication between cross-functional teams and external clients to resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Drive the engineering change management process by overseeing the documentation and implementation of ECNs to maintain design integrity.
• Optimize product portfolios by spearheading design-to-cost initiatives that enhance competitiveness without compromising quality.
• Coordinate the technical aspects of product launches, ensuring all documentation and manufacturing processes are aligned for successful implementation.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Proven experience in the development and support of wire, cable, and harness assembly products.
• Proficiency in managing engineering change processes and maintaining complex BOM structures.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and create detailed engineering documentation and technical drawings.
• Experience utilizing ERP or PLM systems to manage product data and manufacturing workflows.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and design validation.
• Experience in a client-facing role providing technical support for engineered products.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish to support global project collaboration.