Wiring Harness Design Lead

India; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

India in Auburn, AL leads the development of power and signal distribution for NAFTA vehicle applications. The role coordinates design best practices for wiring systems and guides internal and supplier engineering teams to design and develop all wiring harnesses across multiple vehicle platforms.

The Development Lead drives electrical system best practices and ensures consistently high quality designs. A BS in engineering with automotive experience, plus proficiency with EBOM, Teamcenter, and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 8 years of experience in automotive electrical engineering
• 5 years of experience in electrical systems
• Good understanding of vehicle packaging
• Knowledgeable in EBOM, Teamcenter and NX
• Good communication skills
• Ability to manage complex business situations
• Team leadership skills
• Automotive system level experience

Responsibilities

• Develop power and signal distribution for NAFTA vehicle applications
• Coordinate design best practices for wiring systems
• Lead internal and supplier resources to design and develop wiring harnesses across vehicles
• Promote electrical system best practices to ensure high quality designs across platforms

Skills

Automotive electrical engineering

Vehicle packaging

Team leadership

Communication skills

Complex business situations

Electrical systems

Automotive system level experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

EBOM

Teamcenter

NX

Job description

Overview

The Development Lead (DL) will be responsible for the development of the Power and Signal distribution for NAFTA vehicle applications. The role includes the coordination and implementation of design best practices for wiring systems and the candidate will be responsible to coordinate the activities of internal engineering resources as well as supplier resources to design and develop all wiring harnesses in the vehicles. The DL will also be responsible for best practices as they apply to the electrical systems and areas of the vehicle to provide consistently high quality designs across platforms within the electrical system.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent (Materials/Chemical/Civil/ Aerospace/Computer) from an ABET accredited university
• 8 years of experience in automotive electrical engineering
• 5 years of experience in electrical systems
• Good understanding of vehicle packaging
• Knowledgeable in EBOM, Teamcenter and NX
• Good communication skills
• Ability to manage complex business situations
• Team leadership skills
• Automotive system level experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• DFSS Green Belt certification