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Harness Engineer
Job Description
Primary Tasks:
- Lead the development and documentation of component and subsystem requirements for the electrical harness system.
- Design electrical wiring harness BOM, including component selection for connectors, backshells, sleeving, cables, braiding, sealants, boots, transitions, etc.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering, EMC, Systems Engineering, Packaging Analysis, Design Services, Planning, and Program teams to develop harness components meeting key performance and timing targets.
- Determine harness layout through vehicle and branch points for multi-branch harnesses.
- Design to environmental requirements for temperature, shock, vibration, submergence, and exposure to harsh chemicals.
- Create and design drawings for harnesses in Capital Harness System (CHS) (aka Mentor Graphics) software, specifically using Harness XC, Capital Logic, and Capital Topology.
- Work with designers and physical architects to route harnesses.
- Coordinate harness design execution to support multiple products, including harness schematic maturity, routings, drawings, installations, interconnects, and electrical wiring diagrams.
- Track harness design progress and present to key stakeholders.
- Ensure harness design and interfaces adhere to engineering standards for on-time high-quality delivery.
- Lead and support continuous process improvement, best practices, lessons learned, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical leadership to ensure issue resolution and appropriate technical direction for artifacts of responsibility.
- Train, coach, and mentor other team members in areas of strong competency.
- Work with systems engineers to define whole vehicle pin-level interconnect.
Additional Tasks:
- Verify circuit breaker settings, contact sizes, and connections to meet power requirements.
- Work with digital systems to process changes, redline drawings, identify root causes, and develop preventative measures.
- Support the build of vehicles for wiring support.
- Support the build of prototype and production builds of harnesses.
- Work with systems engineers to define whole vehicle pin-level interconnect.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of related experience.
- Ability to balance cost, schedule, and technical priorities.
- Occasional overtime and weekend hours may be required to complete critical tasks.
- Experience with Microsoft Visio is desirable.
- Experience with Capital Harness System (CHS) (aka Mentor Graphics) software, specifically in Harness XC, Capital Logic, and Capital Topology is desirable.
- Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use Engineering Development and Test Tools.
- Must be able to obtain a security clearance if necessary.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jimmy Tallent
Technical Recruiter
As a proud U.S. Army veteran with an extensive 28-year service record, Jimmy Tallent dedicated two decades of his life to active duty and an additional eight years in the Army Reserve, contributing his time, talent and commitment to various vital aspects of military service. His journey has been diverse, spanning roles in aviation, transportation, and recruiting, allowing him to develop a versatile skill set and a deep understanding of the military landscape.
Originally hailing from the city of Chattanooga, TN, Jimmy embarked on his military career with a passion for service and a commitment to excellence. Throughout his tenure, he served in dynamic and challenging roles, which included the precision and expertise demanded by the aviation industry, the strategic logistics of transportation, and the interpersonal and leadership skills required in the recruiting field.
In addition to his rich military experience, he pursued and earned a degree in business management, further enhancing his knowledge and capabilities. With this academic achievement, coupled with his practical experience, positioned him as a professional with a comprehensive understanding of both military and business landscapes.
Today, Jimmy is excited to leverage his leadership, organizational, and strategic skills at Contract Professionals, Inc. Jimmy is driven by his commitment to excellence, his discipline instilled through years of military service, and his passion for overcoming challenges. He approaches every opportunity with the same dedication and integrity, which defined his military career.