Mission
Responsible for the end-to-end design, development, validation, and release of automotive wiring connectors, terminals, seals, and housings from initial concept through vehicle launch and production.
Key Responsibilities
Component Design & Selection: Develop connectors, terminals, seals, and housings; select components based on electrical capacity, packaging, vibration, temperature, and sealing needs.
Release & Change Management: Manage engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and engineering change orders through the release process.
Validation & Testing: Develop and track DVP&R (electrical, mechanical, environmental testing); lead DFMEA activities and resolve validation failures.
Supplier & Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate supplier tooling, design reviews, and production readiness; partner with wiring harness, packaging, and manufacturing teams.
Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement: Root-cause connector issues (fretting, corrosion, contact resistance, sealing) during prototype builds and launch; drive cost reduction and component standardization.
Profil
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in EE, ME, or Automotive Engineering with hands-on experience in automotive connector, terminal, or wiring harness development.
Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of terminal crimping, sealing, materials, component packaging, standard schematics, and drawing interpretation.
Process & Quality Tools: Proficient in engineering change management, supplier coordination, and root-cause problem solving.
Preferred: Prior OEM DRE experience, PLM release systems, APQP/PPAP, and familiarity with automotive connector test specifications.