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Role Summary/Purpose This Harness Design Engineer role will lead the development of the harness for two new high end GE Profile washers (front load and top load).
With the many features offered in these new platforms this role will be challenged with finding innovative solutions to meet the product requirements, reliability and design for manufacturability.
This role is responsible for development efforts from concept design, prototype design & development, reliability testing and transition to production.
Essential Responsibilities * Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Lean development process.
* Design full harness including; connector selection, wire types, harness routing, manufacturing process, development of wiring diagrams and development of harness drawings.
* Use Six Sigma and reliability engineering methodology to prove and implement the new designs Build prototype harnesses to prove concept feasibility for design, manufacturability, serviceability, etc. * Collaborate with Controls engineers in EMI product level testing.
* Comply with all UL requirements related to harness and connectors.
Coordinate harness fabrication, quality plans and qualification with the selected manufacturer.
* Drive connector and harness design standardization across product lines.
Qualifications/Requirements * BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
* Minimum 5 years experience in engineering design for high volume products.
* Strong AutoCAD and pro/E skills.
* Strong project planning and project leadership skills.
* Experience in meeting regulatory requirements (UL).
* Excellent analytical skills and ability to work in a team oriented environment.
* Demonstrated initiative, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications For US employment opportunities, GE hires US citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents.
Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status.
Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill.
GE will require proof of work authorization.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
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Harness Design Engineer Job in Louisville 40225, Kentucky US