Wire Harness Design Engineer

Protomet Corporation; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Protomet Corporation in California is looking for a Wire Harness Design Engineer. This role involves designing electrical systems and wire harness assemblies while working closely with sales and clients. Candidates must have strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Responsibilities include maintaining engineering data accuracy and fostering client relationships. Join a team committed to innovation and high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in wire harness design and electrical systems.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems and wire harness assemblies.
• Maintain engineering data and ensure accuracy.
• Research and attend industry expos and training.

Skills

Wire harness design

Sales relationship development

Attention to detail

Project management

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Overview

Wire harness design engineers design electrical systems and the corresponding wire harness assemblies that are used in other Protomet products or sold directly to external customers. Engineers in this role are heavily involved in the sales process and must develop relationships with external clients to be successful. Protomet’s wire harness manufacturing process is aided by state‑of‑the‑art software and equipment and electrical design engineers must develop intimate knowledge of our manufacturing processes to leverage those capabilities in designs.

Outcomes

• Find one 2‑second improvement (fix what bugs you) every day and share with the rest of the engineering team via photo or video.
• Make one improvement a week that makes life better for the production team.
• Attend every daily production huddle for the wire harness department.
• Engineer two million dollars of recurring annual projects each year.
• Assemble the first prototype of every assembly you design.
• Design assembly/test fixtures for all new harnesses.
• Hand‑deliver >75% of prototypes to local customers and >50% overall.
• Maintain engineering data on all components in the electrical design library and ensure 100% accuracy prior to the start of production.
• Ensure 100% Bill of Materials accuracy on all projects in the harness design software and ERP system prior to production handoff.
• Understand ABYC standards relating to electrical systems and ensure compliance of all new marine projects.
• Diagnose quality issues and design processes to prevent repeat occurrences.
• Respond to all communication from external customers within 4 work hours.
• Visit customers’ facilities or host them for a tour (with approval) 12 times a year.
• Research, book and attend two industry expos, conferences or training opportunities every year.

Functional Expectations

• High standards: expects personal and team performance to be nothing short of the best.
• Attention to detail: mistakes are encouraged but must perform world‑class work consistently to succeed; details matter.
• Humility: low focus on self, confidence to admit mistakes, listens to others and has an accurate (not over‑or under‑estimated) sense of accomplishments and worth.
• Mental bandwidth: will be tasked with managing multiple ongoing projects in a fast‑paced culture; it’s not for everyone.
• Innovation: practical intelligence, curiosity, and an aptitude for learning combined with the spirit of testing and change that leads to innovation.
• Values and respects people as a servant leader.
• No gossip: hand negatives up to leadership and positives to peers and below.
• S#!t happens, but out of respect for others, leaders will not allow profanity to be a part of their daily interactions and conversations.