Mechanical Design Engineer - Wire Harness & Electronic Connector

Your Job You will design robust, serviceable, and manufacturable wire harnesses and connector systems for electronic products across prototype through high-volume production, ensuring electrical performance, mechanical reliability, testability, and cost-effective assembly while collaborating closely with electrical, manufacturing, test, and supplier teams. Our Team You will be part of a dynamic engineering division focused on innovation in connector systems and electronic components. Our team blends cross-functional expertise in design, manufacturing, and quality assurance to deliver industry-leading solutions that meet customer needs. What You Will Do * Architect end-to-end wire harness and connector solutions that meet signal, power, mechanical, environmental, and regulatory requirements while optimizing manufacturability and serviceability. * Define connector selection, pinouts, wire gauge and insulation, shielding, shielding terminations, sealing/strain relief, and routing strategies that ensure signal integrity, EMI control, and long-term reliability. * Produce detailed harness schematics, assembly drawings, cut-lists/BOMs, harness build procedures, and supplier-ready documentation that enable repeatable production and test. * Create and release detailed CAD models, engineering drawings with GD&T, and BOMs that enable repeatable supplier builds and in-house assembly. * Ensure product lines meet Mil-spec qualifications, during yearly audits, design changes and process improvements. * Collaborate with vendors, customers, and shop personnel to resolve design and production issues. * Mentor junior engineers and help maintain interconnect part libraries, standard connector families, and drawing/templates to accelerate new product development. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline. * 3+ years of mechanical design experience in electronics product development or aerospace & defense environments. * Proficient with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent) and generating production-ready 2D drawings with GD&T. Strong understanding of tolerancing, materials, coatings, and mechanical design for harsh environments. * Familiarity with interconnect and assembly standards and inspection criteria (e.g., IPC/WHMA-A-620, UL/CSA requirements) and experience supporting test plans and manufacturing release. * Experience creating clear engineering documentation (BOMs, change notices) and working with cross-functional teams to release production designs. What Will Put You Ahead * 3+ years of hands-on wire harness/cable assembly and connector design experience in electronics product development or electronics manufacturing. * Experience with high-volume manufacturing scale-up, supplier qualification, and process control for cable harness production. Practical knowledge of crimping, sold...