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Wire Harness Design Engineer
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What they do
A Manufacturing Process Engineer develops workflow, work station, and equipment improvement recommendations within a company's manufacturing environment. Fine tunes manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment. Evaluates manufacturing processes, applies knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and material.
$92,069 / year median in North Carolina
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Our client is an engineering design firm specializing in wire harness and electrical interconnect solutions, seeking a Wire Harness Design Engineer to join their growing team in Mebane. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience designing wire harness assemblies for complex electromechanical products, along with strong 3D CAD skills. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with international engineering and manufacturing partners to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions. Job Responsibilities - Develop wire harness assemblies and interconnect systems supporting complex electromechanical equipment. Work directly with customer engineering teams to fit harness designs within equipment and packaging constraints. Produce and update harness schematics, drawings, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials. Plan harness routing, retention, and protection methods to improve long-term reliability. Choose appropriate wires, connectors, terminals, and protective components for each application. Run design reviews and use 3D CAD tools to check for interference, clearance, and fit issues. Contribute to failure mode analysis, risk reviews, and issue investigations across the product lifecycle. Handle supplier RFQs and purchase orders to support sourcing decisions and prototype development. Job Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering. Proven background in designing wire harness assemblies and producing wiring diagrams and drawings. Skilled in 3D CAD platforms such as CATIA, NX, Creo, or SolidWorks. Practical experience working with electrical components and connectors. Comfortable reading mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specs. Able to travel domestically and internationally (Vietnam, China, Malaysia, East/West Coast), roughly 5-6 weeks annually.