Wire Harness Design Engineer

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We are looking for a Wire Harness Design Engineer to work in Windsor. This role will require some International Travel to the US and Mexico.
The Wire Harness Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end design, validation, and release of wiring harness assemblies and associated components for vehicle electrical systems. This role ensures that all design documentation aligns with master models and supports cross-functional activities throughout the product lifecycle—from concept through launch and post-production support. The engineer will collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and quality stakeholders to drive robust design execution, change management, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Lead and assist in the creation of D models and D drawings for wiring harness assemblies.

Ensure part drawings and documentation match master models (Model is Master).

Author and validate CCDs, CNs, IAAs, and PERs to meet all engineering and release requirements.

Confirm and justify the necessity of design changes for vehicle programs.

Conduct First Piece Sign-Off (FPSO) and support PSO activities in collaboration with Supplier Quality (SQ).

Own and manage GIMs entries, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Support launch activities at the assembly plant, ensuring readiness and issue resolution.

Contribute to vehicle/component DFMEA, DVP (with CC validation), FO, and Design Rule compliance.

Review and validate supplier DFMEA and DVP submissions.

Actively participate in ACE packaging meetings and scroll reviews.

Maintain and update PDP documentation and FASTCAR records.

Support complexity chart development (PASD) and compliance reporting.

Provide input for owner's manual imagery and documentation.

Drive standardization and harmonization of components and engineering documents.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline (Materials, Chemical, Civil, Aerospace, Computer) from an ABET-accredited university.

Minimum years of experience in transportation wiring design, release, or vehicle electrical systems.

At least years of overall engineering experience.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and present high-quality reports and presentations.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Preferred Requirements:

Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

Formal training in DFMEA, DVP&R, and DFSS methodologies.

Working knowledge of CAD systems such as NX and Catia.

Experience with Capital XC for D wiring design.

Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing and wiring harness production environments.

Understanding of automotive wiring harness drawings and specifications.

Experience with SharePoint or similar web-based data management platforms.

Additional Information / Must Have's:

Experience leading and assisting in the creation of D models and D drawings for wiring harness assemblies.

Great communication skills in English

Willingness to be on-site and support plants/proving grounds/labs

Live or willing to relocate to Windsor

Expected to be on-site % of the time (mainly Windsor Assembly Plant), with some remote flexibility

% travel - "Could be to USfor some occasional meeting. Could be within Canada to supplier sites. Could also be to harness manufacturing locations within Mexico."