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Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. · 1 day ago

Application Engineer

Ohio, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. is seeking an Application Engineer to act as a technical bridge between customers and the engineering and sales teams. The role involves transforming customer needs into manufacturable wire harness solutions while collaborating with OEMs and internal teams to ensure successful program launches.

AutomotiveManufacturingTransportation

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned customers, responding to inquiries, analyzing requirements, and providing guidance on wire harness design and manufacturability

Lead customer discovery activities, including requirements clarification, engineering reviews, and project scoping discussions

Support the sales team in pre-award activities by reviewing specifications, preparing technical proposals, and estimating material/design feasibility

Translate customer requirements into clear internal engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications for wiring harness assemblies

Collaborate with internal design, manufacturing engineering, and quality teams to ensure product solutions are cost-effective, manufacturable, and compliant with customer standards

Support product development cycles, including design validation, prototype builds, engineering change management, pre-production trials, and launch readiness

Identify risks related to design feasibility, material selection, space constraints, and electrical performance; propose alternatives and mitigations

Troubleshoot issues related to harness design, assembly, installation, durability, and system integration throughout the product lifecycle

Facilitate resolution of customer issues, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely response and closure

Prepare customer and internal presentations, design reviews, and technical summaries

Maintain accurate project documentation, including change requests, engineering records, customer communications, and issue tracking

Provide internal training or briefings to align commercial, program management, and manufacturing groups on customer design expectations

Recommend design standardization opportunities, material substitutions, and process improvements to enhance quality and reduce cost

Stay current with automotive electrical system standards, industry trends, and emerging component technologies

Qualification

Electrical engineeringWire harness designTechnical problem solvingDFMEA / PFMEAEngineering documentationElectrical schematicsProject managementProficiency with Microsoft OfficeCAD software knowledgeCustomer-focused mindsetCommunication skillsAttention to detailCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline; equivalent technical experience considered

3+ years of engineering experience in application or design engineering discipline

Preferred

Prior experience in wire harness design, packaging, or application engineering for automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, or heavy-equipment systems

Familiarity with DFMEA / PFMEA, PPAP processes, APQP, and customer launch activities

Hands-on understanding of harness manufacturing processes, material cost drivers, and assembly best practices

Ability to read and interpret vehicle wiring diagrams, 3D routing paths, and installation environments

Customer-focused mindset with a collaborative, solution-oriented approach to problem solving

Strong organizational discipline with attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Comfort with domestic travel to customer sites, plant locations, and supplier facilities as needed

Working knowledge of electrical schematics, circuit logic, connectors, terminals, protective coverings, and harness routing principles

Experience interpreting customer specifications, engineering drawings, CAD models, and industry standards (SAE, ISO, OEM-specific)

Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering tools (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD Electrical, Zuken E3, Capital Harness, or equivalent)

Company

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

CVG is a leading supplier of warehouse automation and robotic assemblies, electric vehicle assemblies, electrical wire harnesses, seating systems, mechanical assemblies, structures, plastic products and more to the ecommerce, transportation, warehousing, construction equipment, industrial and recreational vehicle markets.

Founded in 2000

New Albany, Ohio, USA

5001-10000 employees