Dekko · 4 weeks ago
Advanced Manufacturing Application Engineer - Wire harness
Greater Fort Wayne
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expDekko is a company focused on innovation and opportunity, seeking a highly skilled Advanced Manufacturing Application Engineer with a specialty in wire harness design and manufacturing processes. The role involves bridging product design and manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient engineering and validation of wire harness products for production.
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Hiring Manager
Samantha Binning 🔌💡
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for wire harness applications, processes, and manufacturing methods
Collaborate with customers, design engineers, and program managers to translate requirements into manufacturable solutions
Lead process development, validation, and optimization for new wire harness products
Support DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturability and Assembly) reviews, ensuring efficient production readiness
Evaluate and recommend automation, tooling, and advanced assembly technologies for wire harness production
Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, PFMEAs, and control plans
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process-related issues
Partner with supply chain and quality to ensure materials, connectors, and terminals meet cost, quality, and performance requirements
Provide technical support during customer interactions, RFQ reviews, and product launch activities
Stay current with emerging technologies, standards, and best practices in wire harness engineering and advanced manufacturing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in wire harness design, manufacturing, or applications engineering
Hands-on background with wire harness assembly processes, tooling, and automation systems
Proficiency in CAD software for harness design (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, SolidWorks Electrical, Zuken E3)
Knowledge of manufacturing processes: crimping, soldering, sealing, bundling, testing, and overmolding
Familiarity with industry standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620, UL/CSA, automotive, aerospace, or industrial specifications
Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools
Strong analytical skills with ability to perform process capability studies, DOE, and SPC analysis
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and project management abilities
Strong communication skills for working with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
Ability to balance technical depth with business and customer-facing responsibilities
Proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented mindset
Preferred
Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction) programs in wire harness manufacturing
Knowledge of automation technologies such as robotic crimping, laser stripping, or automated testing systems
PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications
Experience in automotive, aerospace, or industrial equipment industries
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare
Dental
Vision
8% fully funded retirement plan
Company
Dekko
At Dekko, we power innovation and advance the future.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-11-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Barry Laughlin
Chief Operations Officer
Melissa Gibson
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