Product Designer

Job Summary : Wire Harness Design

Responsible for the design, development and integration of complex military combat vehicle electronic (vetronics) and power harnesses systems.

We are looking for a Harness Designer to work for our Sterling Heights, MI office. If you have at least 5 years’ experience of harness design and development experience, and have a ASc Product Design or a related field, we invite you to click the Apply button to learn more and share your qualifications with us

Position Requirements

Essential Functions :

Manage designs using CAD software per project requirements / specifications

Create and maintain 3-D and 2-D harness drawings

Foundation of CAD data management knowledge including Revision History, Engineering Change Requests, and Configuration Management etc.

Harness requirements routing requirements and limitations

Harness requirements analysis, derivation, decomposition and management activities

Research and analyze solutions to meet customer requirements

Perform trade studies to compare alternative approaches

Interact with internal / external customers and suppliers

Understand / create / Manage harness development / build schedules

Maintain harness open issues lists and Prepare / present status

Reverse engineering and design capabilities including dimensional stack-ups defining fit and function.

Troubleshoot design issues concerning manufacturing, quality, and system requirements on existing designs.

Working knowledge and application of ASME 2D drawing type standards (Y14.5-XXX)

Working knowledge and application of industry standard GD&T practices

Knowledge of standard harness accessories (back-shells, fasteners, etc.)

Support multidiscipline concurrent vehicle engineering activities

Minimum Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and / or testing)

Working Knowledge of

Knowledge of Systems based design and related Standards / Processes

Mechanical routing CAD design of Harnesses / ’Tubes’ – PTC Creo experience is preferred

Harness design and related US DoD / military and commercial Standards

US DoD ground vehicle requirements, US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to work effectively with the US and overseas management, staff, teams, suppliers, and customers

Must be able to communicate effectively and explain complex technical concepts and instructions in a variety of settings in a way that makes sense to someone less knowledgeable about the topic

Ability to engage with an enthusiasm to establish productive relationships, promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork to ensure all across the organization and its external service providers have the information and opportunity to perform to the best of their abilities

Superior consultation, diplomacy, influencing and negotiating skills is required

Must be tactful, diplomatic, and work with integrity, honesty, and respect for others

Must display exceptional listening and analytical skills in order to understand customer concerns and needs with the ability to respond promptly and effectively to those needs

Shall support and encourage performance by motivating individuals and teams to achieve high performance

Will clarify and define the goals and strategies of the organization and successfully communicate this to all

High level of self-motivation and standards with the ability to multi-task; balancing "analysis" with "doing"

Must be adaptable and able to prioritize and work on own initiative and under pressure to meet deadlines

Education :

ASc Product Design (e.g. Technology, Electrical, Aerospace, Automotive)

BSc Engineering desired (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, …) or equivalent work experience

Experience :

5 years of harness design and development experience

5 years of experience or equivalent work experience with PTC Creo Parametric desired. Proficient use of other MCAD tools will also be considered (i.e. UG Nx, Solid Works, CATIA)

Experience in US Defense vehicle programs and Military Standards and regulations

Applied working knowledge in the domain of electrical harness engineering design and integration, with a proven track record of harness development throughout the entire product lifecycle

Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently

Experience of working in a multi-discipline, multi-national, multi-organizational and corporate environment

Experience with engineering and supply chain management in a highly regulated industry

Background Prerequisites :

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications :

Ability to speak German desired