The Harness Design Engineer will lead end-to-end wiring harness design and release for Clothes Care products, supporting new, feature-rich platforms. This role develops innovative harness solutions that meet performance requirements, UL/regulatory needs, reliability targets, and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) objectives for high-volume production. Responsibilities span concept development through prototype builds, verification/reliability testing support, and production launch.
PositionPrincipal Harness Design Engineer- Clothes Care Products
LocationUSA, Louisville, KY
How You'll Create PossibilitiesEssential Responsibilities: - Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams within a Lean product development process.
- Design and release complete wiring harness systems, including connector selection, wire/cable selection, harness routing/packaging, and manufacturing considerations.
- Create and maintain wiring diagrams/schematics, harness drawings, and related engineering documentation.
- Build and/or support prototype harness builds to validate feasibility, manufacturability, serviceability, and assembly methods.
- Coordinate harness fabrication with external suppliers, including quality plans and qualification activities.
- Partner with Controls/EE teams to support product-level EMI/EMC testing and issue resolution.
- Ensure compliance with UL requirements for harnesses, connectors, and related components.
- Drive connector and harness standardization across product lines to improve quality, cost, and reuse.
- Apply Six Sigma and reliability engineering methods to validate designs, drive corrective actions, and implement robust solutions.
What You'll Bring to Our TeamMinimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of engineering design experience for high-volume manufactured products (wiring harness experience strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated project planning and technical leadership capability
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience using Creo Schematic (and/or similar electrical CAD tools)
- Experience meeting regulatory requirements (UL)
- Experience in connector selection/design, validation, and supplier qualification
- Proven track record leading multiple development programs through launch
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving EMI/EMC issues
