Harness Design Engineer
Warwick
£40,000 – £50,000
VIQU have partnered with a leading engineering organisation seeking a Harness Design Engineer to join their Electrical Engineering Team. This hands-on role will focus on the concept development, routing, design, and validation of low and high voltage harness systems for future vehicle platforms, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, manufacturable designs are delivered to cost, quality, and timing targets.
Key Responsibilities of the Harness Design Engineer:
Develop concept designs and detailed layouts for LV and HV harness systems and electrical component packaging
Take ownership of harness routing, including mounting of electrical components, brackets, and associated fittings
Identify engineering needs, define requirements, and support problem definition through concept to delivery
Create and maintain 3D harness designs using SolidEdge (or similar) in line with engineering standards and ISO practices
Support engineering change control activities, including documentation and design updates
Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Aftermarket, and Sales to ensure all design requirements are met
Drive Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA) best practice across harness and component designs
Provide support through product launch, including resolving build issues and supporting integration activities
Ensure quality and environmental procedures, records, and documentation relevant to the role are upheld
Key Requirements of the Harness Design Engineer:
Proven experience in Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS), specifically electrical harness layout design
Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD software (SolidEdge or similar)
Previous electrical engineering experience within transport, automotive, or vehicle-related engineering
Experience designing for a range of manufacturing processes, with a DFMA mindset
Working knowledge of ISO standards and engineering best practice for harness and EDS design
Experience with engineering change control processes and technical documentation
Strong awareness of cost, quality, and timing trade-offs within an engineering environment
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines
Ability to work autonomously, manage workload effectively, and deliver to agreed timescales
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
HNC/HND/Apprenticeship (or equivalent) in Engineering
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Harness Design Engineer
Warwick
£40,000 – £50,000
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