Cable Harness & Box Build Engineering Manager

Cable Hardness & Box Build Engineering Manager

Objective:

Be a technical specialist in manufacturing of Cable Hardness, Box Build and Equipment Assembly.

Active involves in the new production introduction/development phase, daily production and future production expansion. 

Role and Responsibility:

• Work with our customers in NPI (New Product Innovation) and NPD (New Product Development) across a range of engineering disciplines to deliver wiring designs.
• Execute NPI activities including product transfer training, process setup/ layout/ validation, documentation (Eg. WI, PFMEA, Control Plan etc), first article qualification to volume production.
• Participate in Process Improvement, Continuous Cost Reduction Activities, Corrective Action, and Preventive Programs. 
• Responsible for development of the Wire Harness architecture for customer.
• Manage wiring architecture schematics and data on projects.
• Work with Procurement to select cost-effective solutions from new and existing suppliers that align with our technology roadmap.
• Review and signoff harness components and wiring assemblies to ensure engineering quality.
• Lead a team of Engineers and Technical Specialists to achieve company’s KPI.
• Participate in Customer RFQ Process, if required.
• Oversee testing and validation of new product designs.

Skills and expertise: 

• Degree in Electronic/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent
• A strong understanding of wiring components: connectors, contacts, cables and associated components and their manufacture
• A strong understanding of harness assembly processes and manufacture, including production process capability controls, quality checks and assurance, and design for manufacture and testing.
• Experience in Box Build/ Equipment Assembly and Testing Process preferred
• Experience in design of wiring systems, ideally for consumer or domestic appliances
• Knowledge of 3D CAD software and ability to carry out 3D modelling, preferably Siemens NX.
• Knowledge of wiring logical data design and schematic capture systems.
• Degree qualified in a relevant electronics discipline.
• Relevant experience in design of wiring systems, ideally for consumer or domestic appliances.
• Knowledge of electrical principles for AC mains domestic voltage and low voltage DC circuits, and appreciation of design for compliance.