Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer – Wire Harnesses

Strativ Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Strativ Group is seeking a Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer focused on wire harnesses and cable assemblies. You will own the end-to-end industrialization of the wire harness commodity, coordinating with Design Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality to enable smooth launches and ramp to production.

The role emphasizes early design influence, process optimization, supplier collaboration, and adherence to industry standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620.

Qualifications

• Experience with wire harnesses, cable assemblies or interconnect systems and five to seven+ years in related roles.
• Familiarity with PPAP/APQP, supplier quality, NPI and DFM/DFA.
• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards and harness testing.

Responsibilities

• Own the industrialization of custom wire harnesses, cable assemblies and interconnect systems from design through production ramp.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality to improve quality, yield and manufacturing readiness.
• Lead supplier engagement to drive improvements in cost, schedule and capability.

Skills

Wire harnesses

Manufacturing processes

DFM/DFA

PPAP/APQP

Supplier quality

NPI

Tools

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Cable assemblies

Job description

Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer - Wire Harnesses

$170,000-185,000

I'm working with a fast-growing US energy technology company that is expanding its Supplier Industrialization organization and hiring a Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer focused on custom wire harnesses and cable assemblies.

You'll take end-to-end ownership of the wire harness commodity, working across Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and external suppliers from early DFM/DFA and supplier selection through qualification, PPAP/APQP, launch and production ramp.

Why this role?

• Own the industrialization of custom wire harnesses, cable assemblies and interconnect systems
• Influence designs early, including wire, terminals, connectors, routing, crimping and test requirements
• Work directly with suppliers to improve quality, yield, capacity and manufacturing readiness
• Define and improve harness manufacturing and test standards, including pull testing, continuity
• Join a rapidly growing SIE organization with significant technical ownership
• Support a business moving from pilot production into commercial-scale manufacturing

What we're looking for

You'll ideally bring 5-7+ years of experience across wire harnesses, cable assemblies or electrical interconnect systems, with strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as wire preparation, crimping, connector systems, molding/overmolding and harness testing.

Experience with PPAP/APQP, supplier quality, NPI and DFM/DFA is important, alongside familiarity with standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620.