Wire Harness Design Engineer

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

. Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned customers .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeAldama • MexicoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in wire harness design and manufacturability, with a strong ability to translate customer requirements into engineering documentation and collaborate across teams to deliver compliant solutions. Proficient in managing multiple projects while ensuring adherence to automotive electrical system standards and industry best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Wire Harness DesignDFMEA / PFMEAElectrical Schematics InterpretationProject ManagementCATIA / SolidWorks / AutoCAD Electrical

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Hard Skills

Wire Harness DesignElectrical Schematics InterpretationDFMEA / PFMEAProject ManagementDesign ValidationEngineering Change ManagementPrototype BuildsMaterial Cost DriversAssembly Best PracticesCustomer Specifications Interpretation

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CommunicationCustomer Inquiry ResponseRequirements ClarificationPresentation SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCATIASolidWorksAutoCAD ElectricalZuken E3Capital Harness

Industry Keywords

Automotive Electrical SystemsCommercial VehicleOff-Highway SystemsHeavy-Equipment SystemsAPQPPPAPSAE StandardsISO StandardsOEM-Specific Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned customers
Respond to customer inquiries, analyze requirements, and provide wire harness design and manufacturability guidance
Lead customer discovery, requirements clarification, engineering reviews, and project scoping discussions
Support sales pre-award activities by reviewing specifications, preparing technical proposals, and estimating material/design feasibility
Translate customer requirements into internal engineering documentation, drawings, and wiring harness assembly specifications
Collaborate with design, manufacturing engineering, and quality teams on cost-effective, manufacturable, compliant solutions
Support design validation, prototype builds, engineering change management, pre-production trials, and launch readiness
Identify design feasibility, material, space, and electrical performance risks and propose mitigations
Troubleshoot harness design, assembly, installation, durability, and system integration issues
Coordinate cross-functional resolution of customer issues through timely closure
Prepare presentations, design reviews, and technical summaries
Maintain project documentation, engineering records, customer communications, change requests, and issue tracking
Provide internal training and briefings on customer design expectations
Recommend design standardization, material substitutions, and process improvements
Stay current with automotive electrical system standards, industry trends, and emerging component technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Prior experience in wire harness design, packaging, or application engineering for automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, or heavy-equipment systems preferred
Familiarity with DFMEA / PFMEA, PPAP processes, APQP, and customer launch activities preferred
Hands-on understanding of harness manufacturing processes, material cost drivers, and assembly best practices preferred
Ability to read and interpret vehicle wiring diagrams, 3D routing paths, and installation environments
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
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD Electrical, Zuken E3, Capital Harness, or equivalent
If located in the US, willingness to travel up to 60% between locations in the United States and Mexico
Must be authorized to work full-time in the country of the job posting location; visa sponsorship is not provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

No specific benefits, perks, bonuses, or compensation extras stated
Domestic travel to customer sites, plant locations, and supplier facilities as needed