CableHarness Design Engineer

Indianapolis, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing cables/harness either individually or in a team environment to be used for military applications with a focus on aviation. The candidate will be capable of using Creo Schematic and Creo Parametric or similar Computer Assisted Design (CAD) systems to prepare electro/mechanical design layouts electrical diagrams detail and assembly drawings and models in accordance with ASME Y14 Standards and related documentation in conformance to appropriate program and/or military specifications. Experience in the design of wiring products to AS5088-1 and familiarity with IPC WHMA-620 manufacturing processes.

Additional tasking will include the identification & execution of the program requirements preparation/participation for technical meetings for internal and external representatives effective communication between teams and team members and the ability to manage multiple unrelated tasks in an organized manner with attention to detail and thoroughness.

Travel:

Limited in support of program objectives

Tasking:

Assignments will be received in task and objective oriented terms. Work is performed without major direction from management either individually or in a team environment to develop major wire harness and/or flex harness components or develop improvements to a product to facilitate manufacturing operations. Candidates will be actively involved in daily operations when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems. Collaboration with other engineering disciplines and program personnel to ensure program requirements and schedules are met.

Design and technical data package (TDP) development that may include areas such as electrical/mechanical packaging harnessing cabling electrical schematic/diagrams structures surfacing and mechanisms. Skills needed to perform tasking may include the following:

SME background in manufacturing methods/processes of harness design such as IPC-620.
Experience with CREO or Pro/Engineer Cabling Module Pro/Diagram CREO Schematic and Sheet Metal Module. Demonstrated use of CREO or Pro/Engineer solid modeling tool and considerable knowledge of Windchill PDM.
Understanding of basic principles theories and concepts for creation and preparation of engineering design documentation. Including knowledge of industry practices and standards used in drafting modeling and design development or revisions.
Ability to identify and correct design model or drawing errors/omissions/deficiencies and recommend corrective actions or improvements.
Technical knowledge sufficient to perform complex tasks such as preparation of all types of detail drawings large assemblies interface drawings various layouts for design concepts and many other high-level tasks.
Technical knowledge sufficient to perform design calculations of wiring systems such as voltage drop AWG requirements breaker sizing RF line loss relay use and other such electrical knowledge.
Technical knowledge using documentation specifications such as MIL-STD-31000 ASME Y14.5M ASME Y14.24 and ASME Y14.100.
Effective oral and written communication skills / good communicator
Ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently

Required Skills:

Experience with Creo Schematic and Creo Parametric with Cabling
Experience using PTC Windchill
Wiring Experience in Aerospace and/or Military and familiarity with wiring diagrams
Electrical design knowledge as it pertains to aircraft wiring systems
Cable/Harness design experience with a focus on AS5088-1
Knowledge of IPC WHMA-620 manufacturing methods/processes for cable/harnesses
Technical knowledge using documentation specifications such as MIL-STD-31000 ASME Y14.5M ASME Y14.24 and ASME Y14.100.
Robust working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
Good communication skills

Desired Skills:

Ability to obtain secret clearance
An applied approach to engineering with good hands-on skills
Installation experience of cables/harnesses on military and/or civilian platforms
Robust working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

Education Requirements:

A Bachelor of Science degree in the following fields or 8 yrs of equivalent experience.

Electrical Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering Technology
Aeronautical Engineering

Benefits include the following:

Healthcare coverage
Retirement plan
Life insurance AD&D and disability benefits
Wellness programs
Paid time off including holidays
Learning and Development resources
Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Required Experience: