Design Lead - Cable Harness, Electrical Schematics
India
Job Description
Design Lead - Cable Harness, Electrical Schematics
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

Qualification, Experience and Competency requirements: 

  • Preferred Education - B.E./B.Tech Electrical/Automotive Engineering with Automotive Industry experience 

Preferred Experience:

Essential:

  • 4+ years of relevant experience in Design & Developing automotive wiring harness 
  • Experience in Design and Development of Wiring Harness – LV & HV 
  • Hands on Experience in Routing & Packaging in UGNX  
  • Plant exposure, Supplier management, Launch support
  • Good knowledge in design basics, vehicle packaging studies, Architecture, and statutory requirements etc.,
  • Cross functional experience in Design and program management will be an added advantage. 
  • Knowledge in Automotive Quality Systems (DFMEA, PPAP, DVP&R, etc...) 

 

Roles & Responsibilities (Not limited to) 

 

  • Responsible for the parts from cradle to grave deliverables. 
  • Responsible to ensure parts / drawings match the models (Model is Master)
  • Responsible to ensure ECN/ECR/FETE are clearly written and meet all requirements 
  • Confirm / understand / validate the change is necessary for the vehicle
  • Conduct FPSO (first piece sign off) and support PSO activity with SQ 
  • Responsible for GIMS /ISS ownership / root cause / corrective action.
  • Support launch activity at the assembly plant
  • Review of AMPS sheets required for assembly plants
  • Support vehicle/component DFMEA / DVP (ensure CC) / FO / Design Rule activity 
  • Review and validate the supplier DFMEA and DVP
  • Active engagement in packaging meetings (ACE)
  • Responsible for PDP
  • Identify and confirm related Vehicle Functions (VF) requirements are met
  • Manage 2D drawings, 3D to 2D comparison
  • Support complexity chart (EEHD)
  • Active engagement in scroll reviews
  • Compliance reports
  • Support owner’s manual images
  • Issue source packages
  • Support standardization and harmonization of components and documents 
  • Responsible to process any required DTCRs for their component
  • Responsible to resolve issues discovered in CN sweeps 
  • HV Cable Standard Practice Knowledge for routing, safety, accessibility, service
  • HV Cable Child Component selection based on surrounding environment
  • Knowledge in any of the HV Harness Global Standards (ISO/SAE/ECE) must
  • Experience in OEM in design, development, testing, validation, and release of HV Cables in specific Product Lifecycle Management is must
  • EMI/EMC standards specific to HV Cables is needed

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the parts from cradle to grave deliverables. 
  • Responsible to ensure parts / drawings match the models (Model is Master)
  • Responsible to ensure ECN/ECR/FETE are clearly written and meet all requirements 
  • Confirm / understand / validate the change is necessary for the vehicle
  • Conduct FPSO (first piece sign off) and support PSO activity with SQ 
  • Responsible for GIMS /ISS ownership / root cause / corrective action.
  • Support launch activity at the assembly plant
  • Review of AMPS sheets required for assembly plants
  • Support vehicle/component DFMEA / DVP (ensure CC) / FO / Design Rule activity 
  • Review and validate the supplier DFMEA and DVP
  • Active engagement in packaging meetings (ACE)
  • Responsible for PDP
  • Identify and confirm related Vehicle Functions (VF) requirements are met
  • Manage 2D drawings, 3D to 2D comparison
  • Support complexity chart (EEHD)
  • Active engagement in scroll reviews
  • Compliance reports
  • Support owner’s manual images
  • Issue source packages
  • Support standardization and harmonization of components and documents 
  • Responsible to process any required DTCRs for their component
  • Responsible to resolve issues discovered in CN sweeps 
  • HV Cable Standard Practice Knowledge for routing, safety, accessibility, service
  • HV Cable Child Component selection based on surrounding environment
  • Knowledge in any of the HV Harness Global Standards (ISO/SAE/ECE) must
  • Experience in OEM in design, development, testing, validation, and release of HV Cables in specific Product Lifecycle Management is must
  • EMI/EMC standards specific to HV Cables is needed

Skill Requirements

  • Responsible for the parts from cradle to grave deliverables. 
  • Responsible to ensure parts / drawings match the models (Model is Master)
  • Responsible to ensure ECN/ECR/FETE are clearly written and meet all requirements 
  • Confirm / understand / validate the change is necessary for the vehicle
  • Conduct FPSO (first piece sign off) and support PSO activity with SQ 
  • Responsible for GIMS /ISS ownership / root cause / corrective action.
  • Support launch activity at the assembly plant
  • Review of AMPS sheets required for assembly plants
  • Support vehicle/component DFMEA / DVP (ensure CC) / FO / Design Rule activity 
  • Review and validate the supplier DFMEA and DVP
  • Active engagement in packaging meetings (ACE)
  • Responsible for PDP
  • Identify and confirm related Vehicle Functions (VF) requirements are met
  • Manage 2D drawings, 3D to 2D comparison
  • Support complexity chart (EEHD)
  • Active engagement in scroll reviews
  • Compliance reports
  • Support owner’s manual images
  • Issue source packages
  • Support standardization and harmonization of components and documents 
  • Responsible to process any required DTCRs for their component
  • Responsible to resolve issues discovered in CN sweeps 
  • HV Cable Standard Practice Knowledge for routing, safety, accessibility, service
  • HV Cable Child Component selection based on surrounding environment
  • Knowledge in any of the HV Harness Global Standards (ISO/SAE/ECE) must
  • Experience in OEM in design, development, testing, validation, and release of HV Cables in specific Product Lifecycle Management is must
  • EMI/EMC standards specific to HV Cables is needed

Other Requirements

1. Relevant Certifications In Harness Design Or Related Fields Are Optional But Valuable, Such As Certified Electrical Design Engineer (Cede) Or Similar Qualifications.
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