Wire Harness Project Engineer

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Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Salary: Up to $80,000 per year

Industry: Automotive

Job Summary

We are seeking a Wire Harness Project Engineer with automotive experience and strong project management skills to support the development, integration, and release of vehicle electrical wiring harnesses. The ideal candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams, track project milestones, manage engineering changes, and ensure deliverables meet program requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate wire harness development activities from design through validation and production release.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and engineering changes.
• Work with electrical, mechanical, packaging, manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support wire harness routing, packaging, connector selection, and electrical architecture integration.
• Track project risks, issues, and action items, ensuring timely resolution.
• Coordinate design reviews, validation activities, and documentation.
• Monitor supplier deliverables and support prototype builds and production readiness.
• Communicate project status, progress, and risks to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in automotive engineering, wire harness development, or electrical systems.
• Experience coordinating engineering projects, schedules, and cross-functional activities.
• Familiarity with automotive wiring harnesses, connectors, routing, and vehicle electrical systems.
• Experience with engineering change management, issue tracking, and project documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting automotive OEM programs or automotive suppliers.
• Familiarity with wire harness design tools such as Capital, Zuken, or CATIA Electrical.
• Knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture, packaging, validation, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with project management tools and automotive product development processes.
• Compensation: The maximum salary for this position is $80,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

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