WIRE HARNESS PROCESS ENGINEER

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription coverage

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life insurance

Short‑term disability

401K

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is seeking a Wire Harness Process Engineer to translate customer engineering drawings into high-quality wire harnesses and cable assemblies. The role acts as a bridge between engineering, quality, and shop-floor manufacturing, developing clear work instructions and ensuring on-time, defect-free production in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You'll review drawings and BOMs, create SOPs and testing protocols, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to reduce cycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• 4–7 years of > hands-on manufacturing experience
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and BOMs
• Strong problem-solving and technical communication skills

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings and BOMs to develop standard manufacturing instructions and layouts
• Diagnose and resolve shop-floor equipment and process issues to maintain workflow
• Support quality processes including PPAP, FAI, capability analyses, and 8D investigations
• Create and maintain SOPs, assembly routers, and testing protocols
• Identify and implement improvements to reduce cycle times and boost yield
• Collaborate across production operators, quality personnel, leadership, and customer teams

Skills

Testing Systems

Fixture Fabrication

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Dynalab testing equipment

2D CAD software

Job description

The Wire Harness Process Engineer is a hands‑on technical role focused on translating customer engineering drawings into high-quality manufactured wire harnesses and cable assemblies. This position serves as the critical bridge between engineering, quality, and shop‑floor manufacturing‑troubleshooting processes, developing clear work instructions, and ensuring on‑time, defect‑free production in an active manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing & Process Support: Review engineering drawings, interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs), and develop standard manufacturing instructions and production layouts.
• Shop‑Floor Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues with manufacturing equipment, assembly processes, and production line bottlenecks to maintain smooth, continuous workflow.
• Quality & Root Cause Analysis: Partner with the Quality team on PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), First Article Inspection (FAI), capability analyses, 8D corrective actions, and 5-Why problem‑solving investigations.
• Documentation: Create, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), assembly routers, and testing protocols.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement practical solutions to improve floor safety, reduce cycle times, and boost overall product yield.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary technical point of contact across production operators, quality personnel, leadership, and customer technical teams.

Skills

• Testing Systems: Hands‑on experience with Dynalab wire harness electrical testing equipment and programming.
• Fixture Fabrication: Familiarity with designing and assembling mating adapters and functional test fixtures.
• Lean Manufacturing: Background in Lean methodologies, 5S workplace organization, continuous improvement (CI), and formal quality management systems.

Experience

4‑7 years

Qualifications

• CAD Proficiency: Experience using 2D CAD software to design manufacturing drawings, wire harness board layouts, and assembly aids.
• Blueprint & Schematic Literacy: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and BOM structures.
• Practical Problem Solving: Proven analytical and troubleshooting capabilities in an active manufacturing environment.
• Technical Communication: Ability to convey technical specifications and process instructions clearly to floor technicians, peers, and clients.
• Proactive Work Style: Self‑starter mindset with a hands‑on approach and the ability to thrive in a high‑mix production environment.

Education

Bachelors

Working Hours

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay and Benefits

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short‑term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)