Mechanical Engineer - Wire Harness

EControls; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS is seeking self-starter Mechanical or Electrical Engineers with 3-5 years of automotive cable and wire harness design experience. You will design and document harnesses using Zuken and SolidWorks, transitioning designs into production.

You will lead cross-functional teams, conduct design reviews and analyses (FEA/DFMEA/DFMEA), mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with customers and suppliers to meet project goals in a fast-paced environment. Adheres to phase-gate development process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proficient in 3D mechanical design and analysis; Zuken preferred; SolidWorks a plus.
• Understand and apply GD&T standards.
• Experience with FEA.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and document new cable and harness designs using Zuken and SolidWorks; transition to production.
• Manufacturing support for cable and wire harness manufacturing.
• Lead development of cables and harnesses; guide team through phase-gate process; interact with customers and suppliers on technical topics.
• Lead design analyses (FEA, CFD), design reviews, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, DFM; ensure timelines.
• Cross-functional team leadership for launching or supporting products.
• Prepare project plans with schedules, cost estimates, and develop timelines; secure buy-in from cross-functional team.
• Mentor and train junior engineers to build a strong engineering organization.

Skills

Cable harness design

Zuken

SolidWorks

GD&T

FEA

3D CAD

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Manufacturing support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Zuken

Job description

Description

AWS is seeking exceptional engineers who are hands-on technical problem solvers. Ideal candidates are strong team players, willing to work collaboratively and driven to continuous development. AWS is a sister company of EControls and Ethium.

AWS is seeking exceptional engineers who are hands-on technical problem solvers. Ideal candidates are strong team players, willing to work collaboratively and driven to continuous development. AWS is a sister company of EControls and Ethium.

We are looking for self-starter, hands-on Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with 3-5 years of automotive industry experience specifically in Cable and Wire Harness design and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design and document new cable and harness designs using Zuken and Solidworks software. Transition new designs into production.


• Manufacturing Support Engineer for cable and wire harness manufacturing.


• Designated leader for new product development of cables and wire harnesses, guiding the team through our phase gate development process. Interacting with both customers and suppliers on technical topics.


• Lead design analysis (FEA, CFD), design reviews, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, DFM, design validation test specifications and work with the teams to achieve project timelines.


• Cross-functional team leader able to work with key stakeholders, to both launch new and support existing, products.


• Prepare project plans, including a detailed design schedule, product cost estimate, and development cost timeline. Works with the cross functional project team to get buy-in and agreement of the plan.


• Mentor and train junior engineers to develop a strong, consistent engineering organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.


• Proficient in 3D mechanical design and analysis tools. Zuken experience preferred. Experience with Solidworks is a plus.


• Understand and apply GD&T Standards


• Experience with FEA


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment

Knowledge And Skills

• Attention to Detail


• Design for Manufacturability


• Engineering Test and evaluation


• Knowledge of NEC, CSA Class1, Div 2 and UL (preferred)