Senior Wire Harness Applications Engineer

Prysmian USA; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian USA is seeking a Senior Wire Harness Applications Engineer to translate customer drawings and specifications into manufacturable solutions and new products. You will own BOM creation for quotes and production releases, collaborating with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Customer Service.

You will drive ECN handling and BOM maintenance, serving as the technical liaison to plants and customers, supporting launches with documentation and manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Fluent interpreting drawings/specifications; SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and engineered products such as wire and cable products or harness assemblies.
• Hands-on with ECNs and BOM creation/maintenance.
• Comfortable in ERP, PLM, or product data management systems.
• Experienced working directly with customers to resolve issues and support applications.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Translate customer drawings, specifications, and technical documents into manufacturable solutions and new products.
• Create and maintain complete BOMs for quotes and production releases.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Customer Service to deliver technical guidance and product expertise.
• Drive engineering change management: review, document, and implement ECNs.
• Serve as the technical liaison between customers and internal manufacturing.
• Maintain and enhance existing product portfolios through updates, improvements, and support.
• Lead Design-to-Cost efforts to improve competitiveness without sacrificing performance or quality.
• Advance simplification, sustainability, and continuous improvement across the portfolio.
• Analyze customer needs and recommend solutions aligned with Prysmian capabilities.
• Support product launches with engineering documentation, system setup, and manufacturing implementation.

Skills

Drawing interpretation

ECN handling

Manufacturing support

Customer interaction

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP/PLM systems

Product data management workflows

Job description

Senior Wire Harness Applications EngineerAt Prysmian, we connect the world. As the global leader in energy and telecom cable systems, we manufacture thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables every year for power transmission and distribution, and deliver optical fibers, copper cables, and connectivity for voice, video, and data. With 30,000 teammates in 50+ countries, your work here helps transform critical infrastructure everywhere.A day in this roleYou start your morning with a new customer drawing in your inbox. You interpret the specifications, ask sharp questions, and translate requirements into a complete Bill of Material (BOM) for a quotation package. Before lunch, you’re partnering with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Customer Service to align on a solution that fits performance, timing, and cost. In the afternoon, you review and document an Engineering Change Notice (ECN), then walk the shop floor to ensure manufacturing is ready for a product launch. Along the way, you act as the technical bridge between the customer and our plants, keeping quality high and costs lean.What you will ownTranslate customer drawings, specifications, and technical documents into manufacturable solutions and new products.Create and maintain complete BOMs for quotes and production releases.Collaborate closely with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Customer Service to deliver technical guidance and product expertise.Drive engineering change management: review, document, and implement ECNs.Serve as the technical liaison between customers and internal manufacturing.Maintain and enhance existing product portfolios through updates, improvements, and support.Lead Design-to-Cost efforts to improve competitiveness without sacrificing performance or quality.Advance simplification, sustainability, and continuous improvement across the portfolio.Analyze customer needs and recommend solutions aligned with Prysmian capabilities.Support product launches with engineering documentation, system setup, and manufacturing implementation.About youBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.Fluent interpreting drawings/specifications; SolidWorks preferred.Experience supporting manufacturing operations and engineered products such as wire and cable products or harness assemblies.Hands-on with ECNs and BOM creation/maintenance.Comfortable in ERP, PLM, or product data management systems.Experienced working directly with customers to resolve issues and support applications.Bilingual preferred (Spanish).Tools and techSolidWorks, ERP/PLM systems, and standard product data management workflows.How this role fitsThis senior-level position sits at the intersection of application engineering, product development, and customer interface within the wire and harness domain—turning real-world requirements into reliable, scalable interconnect solutions.Our commitment to inclusionPrysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.You should be proficient in:Bachelor's DegreeBill of materialscable assembly design engineerECNengineering change noticefiber opticHarness assembliesWire and Harnesswire harness design engineerwire harness development engineerproduct design engineer