Systems Technology Group, Inc. (STG) · 2 days ago
Wiring Harness Release Engineer
Systems Technology Group, Inc. (STG) is a preferred vendor for a major automotive firm in Michigan, known for its rapid growth and commitment to company culture. They are seeking a Wiring Harness Release Engineer to lead the design, development, validation, and release of high voltage wiring harnesses, ensuring compliance with various program targets while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, validation, and release of High Voltage (HV) wiring harnesses and associated components, ensuring compliance with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets
Drive design improvements to enhance product quality, reduce manufacturing costs, and optimize system weight
Capable of designing and update wiring changes in 3DX/Catia per all Ford requirements and systems schematics
Apply Robustness Engineering Disciplines (e.g., Quality history, P-Diagram, FMEA) to ensure compliance to requirements and specifications
Lead Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) and participate in design reviews, providing technical expertise and presenting design proposals to stakeholders
Manage the release of parts in systems like FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle, and support Change Control Meetings
Perform Harness Complexity Analysis and engineering cost estimates
Define and verify engineering prototype requirements at the part level
Develop and execute test plans, including identifying required validation, durability, and functional tests as per requirements and specifications (e.g., DVP / FEDE DVP dashboard). This includes bench testing, vehicle integration testing, functional validation, performance testing, and safety validation of high voltage systems and components, with a focus on HV wiring harnesses. Analyze test data and implement design improvements as needed
Lead issue resolution in Digital and Build Phases of Product Development for HV EDS
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical design, battery systems, powertrain, controls, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality to ensure seamless integration, optimal packaging, and design for manufacturability (DFM) of HV EDS
Manage supplier relationships for high voltage components and HV wiring harnesses, ensuring adherence to specifications, quality standards, and delivery schedules
Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO 26262, UL, SAE, IEC), safety regulations, and company-specific requirements for high voltage systems
Support prototype and production build events for forward model programs, including parts implementation/sign-off in manufacturing and assembly plants and assisting quality issue resolution in all milestones
Support quality and manufacturing quality forums as required
Comply with GPDS deliverables (applicable to EDS) for each milestone
Comply with training as outlined in calendar year objectives
Qualification
Required
Lead the design, development, validation, and release of High Voltage (HV) wiring harnesses and associated components, ensuring compliance with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets
Drive design improvements to enhance product quality, reduce manufacturing costs, and optimize system weight
Capable of designing and update wiring changes in 3DX/Catia per all Ford requirements and systems schematics
Apply Robustness Engineering Disciplines (e.g., Quality history, P-Diagram, FMEA) to ensure compliance to requirements and specifications
Lead Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) and participate in design reviews, providing technical expertise and presenting design proposals to stakeholders
Manage the release of parts in systems like FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle, and support Change Control Meetings
Perform Harness Complexity Analysis and engineering cost estimates
Define and verify engineering prototype requirements at the part level
Develop and execute test plans, including identifying required validation, durability, and functional tests as per requirements and specifications (e.g., DVP / FEDE DVP dashboard). This includes bench testing, vehicle integration testing, functional validation, performance testing, and safety validation of high voltage systems and components, with a focus on HV wiring harnesses. Analyze test data and implement design improvements as needed
Lead issue resolution in Digital and Build Phases of Product Development for HV EDS
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical design, battery systems, powertrain, controls, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality to ensure seamless integration, optimal packaging, and design for manufacturability (DFM) of HV EDS
Manage supplier relationships for high voltage components and HV wiring harnesses, ensuring adherence to specifications, quality standards, and delivery schedules
Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO 26262, UL, SAE, IEC), safety regulations, and company-specific requirements for high voltage systems
Support prototype and production build events for forward model programs, including parts implementation/sign-off in manufacturing and assembly plants and assisting quality issue resolution in all milestones
Support quality and manufacturing quality forums as required
Comply with GPDS deliverables (applicable to EDS) for each milestone
Comply with training as outlined in calendar year objectives
5-10 year of high voltage wiring harness design and vehicle launch Basic 3D CAD Knowledge (3DX preferred, TeamCenter, CATIA) Ford GPDS knowledge and understanding Experience with automotive PPAP process Understanding of feature partitioning. Understanding of automotive systems
Mandatory Experience: – Hands-on experience developing and leading validation and verification test plans for wiring harnesses – Direct involvement in bench, vehicle, functional, and safety testing – Ownership of test result analysis and design corrective actions Design-only wiring harness experience without validation ownership will not be sufficient for this role
Bachelor's Degree
Strong English Proficiency (written, read, and oral)
Preferred
CAD Design – 3DX experience a plus, with CATIA/TeamCenter or other CAD experience considered
Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics desired)
Microsoft Office Usage (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio)
Time and Project Management
Wiring harness manufacturing Knowledge of manufacturing quality documentation (PFMEA, control plans, line flow charts)
Component testing experience (bench/dyno/vehicle)
Working knowledge of commercially available AI tools and resources
Company
Systems Technology Group, Inc. (STG)
Since our inception in 1985, STG has obsessed itself with having high-quality software development processes and an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction.
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