This position will lead a Team of Engineers and Technicians to design, package, and release, per wire harness specifications to meet program timing. The teams will include Wiring, CAD Design & Packaging, Wiring Debug, IPC Gateway, High Voltage Wiring, I-Speed involving weekly program updates - status, timing, risks.
This process includes:
Understanding the program changes.
Assigning the mule team members to the project.
Understanding which new modules/software/harnesses are required.
Establishing the CAD group for packaging design.
System Group (IPC) to develop software to operate new modules to surrogate vehicle.
Conduct regular review meetings.
Attend the prototype build engineering meetings.
Review system changes and vehicle adaptation to incorporate modules/harnesses into mule vehicle/architecture.
Develop integration modules to bridge surrogate vehicle, (build from) to new program mule vehicle (build to).
Populate "I-speed" database to define module interfaces.
Work with the suppliers to explain program changes and define delivery timing.
Support Mule builds and triage Mule build issues.
Regular updates on Mule build status to EHE team.
Escalate any roadblocks efficiently.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field.
A minimum of 9 years of experience in automotive electrical systems with direct involvement in wiring harness design, packaging, release, or vehicle electrical integration.
A minimum of 3 years of experience leading engineers/technicians and coordinating work across multiple sub-teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
Hands-on knowledge of wire harness specifications, drawings, and build/release processes, including change management and issue triage.
Experience supporting prototype/mule builds (planning, build support, debugging/triage, and rapid problem resolution).
Working knowledge of electrical architecture integration (modules, interfaces, power/ground, network basics) and ability to bridge "build-from" surrogate vehicles to "build-to" program mules.
Ability to plan and run regular technical reviews, provide weekly program status (timing, risks, issues), and escalate roadblocks with clear recommendations.
Experience working with suppliers to communicate engineering changes and manage part/harness delivery timing to program milestones.
Proficiency with common engineering productivity tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for reporting and tracking.
Ability to work on-site/in-vehicle as needed for build support, including occasional off-hours support during prototype build events.