Advanced Manufacturing Application Engineer

Description

• Evaluate and recommend automation, tooling, and advanced assembly technologies for wire harness production.
• Provide technical support during customer interactions, RFQ reviews, and product launch activities.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for wire harness applications, processes, and manufacturing methods.
• Lead process development, validation, and optimization for new wire harness products.
• Collaborate with customers, design engineers, and program managers to translate requirements into manufacturable solutions.
• Support DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturability and Assembly) reviews, ensuring efficient production readiness.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process-related issues.
• Partner with supply chain and quality to ensure materials, connectors, and terminals meet cost, quality, and performance requirements.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, standards, and best practices in wire harness engineering and advanced manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, PFMEAs, and control plans.

Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Manufacturing Application Engineer with a specialty in wire harness design and manufacturing processes. This role bridges the gap between product design, customer requirements, and manufacturing operations, ensuring new and existing wire harness products are efficiently engineered, validated, and launched into production. The ideal candidate combines strong application engineering expertise with hands-on knowledge of advanced manufacturing methods, materials, and process automation.

• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
• Hands-on background with wire harness assembly processes, tooling, and automation systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Familiarity with industry standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620, UL/CSA, automotive, aerospace, or industrial specifications.
• Ability to balance technical depth with business and customer-facing responsibilities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes: crimping, soldering, sealing, bundling, testing, and overmolding.
• Strong communication skills for working with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in CAD software for harness design (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, SolidWorks Electrical, Zuken E3).
• Proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to perform process capability studies, DOE, and SPC analysis.
• Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction) programs in wire harness manufacturing.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or industrial equipment industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of automation technologies such as robotic crimping, laser stripping, or automated testing systems.
• 5+ years of experience in wire harness design, manufacturing, or applications engineering.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Including comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and an 8% fully funded retirement plan.
• Great People & Culture – A supportive, values-driven environment where teamwork and integrity come first.
• Growth Opportunities – We invest in your development with training, mentorship, and the chance to take on new challenges.
• Stability with Flexibility – A growing company with a strong foundation that understands the importance of work-life balance.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance