Routing & Layout Planning Engineer #26952

Blue Chip Talent; Portland (OR); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with an automotive manufacturing organization, seeks a Routing & Layout Planning Engineer to develop and validate vehicle component routing layouts, clipping and retention strategies, and manufacturing-ready installation solutions. The role requires hands-on CAD experience (AutoCAD and Siemens NX) and a solid mechanical/manufacturing engineering background.

You will support prototype builds, production readiness, and PFMEA activities.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in mechanical or manufacturing engineering within automotive or vehicle manufacturing.
• Experience with AutoCAD for 2D layouts and 3D CAD modeling.
• Knowledge of routing, clipping, and retention systems in vehicle assemblies.
• Experience supporting prototype builds and production launch activities.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain 2D and 3D CAD layouts for low-voltage cables, power distribution systems, harnesses, and fluid lines.
• Design and validate routing paths considering packaging constraints, clearances, bend radius, and service accessibility.
• Define clipping and retention strategies including placement, spacing, mounting hardware, and protective materials.
• Evaluate manufacturing feasibility, installation sequences, ergonomics, and tooling requirements.
• Identify and resolve interference, routing conflicts, and installation challenges.
• Support prototype builds, production readiness activities, and manufacturing troubleshooting.
• Develop drawings, routing diagrams, clip maps, and documentation with revision control.
• Support PFMEA, process improvements, and corrective actions.

Conocimientos

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Vehicle Assembly processes

Ergonomics awareness

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Siemens NX

3D CAD modeling

Descripción del empleo

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with an automotive manufacturing organization, is seeking a skilled Routing & Layout Planning Engineer. This role is responsible for developing and validating vehicle component routing layouts, clipping and retention strategies, and manufacturing-ready installation solutions. The ideal candidate brings a strong mechanical or manufacturing engineering background with hands‑on CAD experience and knowledge of vehicle assembly processes.

Job Duties

• Develop and maintain 2D and 3D CAD layouts for low-voltage battery cables, power distribution systems, electrical harnesses, and fluid lines
• Design and validate component routing paths considering packaging constraints, clearances, bend radius, thermal exposure, and service accessibility
• Define clipping and retention strategies, including clip placement, spacing, mounting hardware, and protective materials
• Evaluate manufacturing feasibility, installation sequences, operator ergonomics, and assembly tooling requirements
• Identify and resolve component interference, fitment, routing conflicts, and installation challenges
• Support prototype builds, production readiness activities, and manufacturing troubleshooting
• Develop engineering drawings, routing diagrams, clip maps, and manufacturing documentation while maintaining revision accuracy
• Support engineering change implementation, corrective actions, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities

Skills & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field
• 3+ years of mechanical or manufacturing engineering experience within automotive or vehicle manufacturing
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D layouts, engineering drawings, and technical documentation
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling, component packaging, and routing layout development
• Experience with vehicle component routing, clipping, retention systems, or assembly processes
• Knowledge of manufacturing feasibility, component fitment, clearance requirements, and installation methods
• Experience supporting prototype builds, manufacturing operations, or production launch activities
• Experience with Siemens NX or comparable 3D CAD software
• Knowledge of low-voltage battery cable routing and automotive power distribution systems
• Experience with electrical harness routing, cable protection, clips, brackets, and retention hardware
• Experience routing coolant lines, hoses, tubing, or pneumatic systems
• Familiarity with heavy-duty truck or commercial vehicle manufacturing
• Experience with PFMEA, manufacturing process improvements, and corrective action implementation
• Knowledge of vehicle assembly ergonomics, tooling requirements, and production readiness processes