Develop cost models for LV wire harness systems, including material, labor, overhead, and manufacturing processes
Analyze wire harness manufacturing operations such as wire cutting & stripping, crimping, terminal insertion, splicing, taping/braiding, harness board assembly, and electrical testing (EOL)
Evaluate BOM structures, copper content, and material consumption for harness assemblies
Maintain cost databases for components including wires, cables, connectors, terminals, clips, tapes, and protection materials
Perform supplier cost breakdown analysis, competitive benchmarking, and VA/VE activities to identify cost optimization opportunities
Support NRE and tooling cost evaluation and collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and program teams to support sourcing and product development decisions
Analyze market trends for copper and harness materials to support cost forecasting

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Minimum 3 years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably in wire harness manufacturing, cost engineering, or product development
Strong understanding of wire harness manufacturing processes and cost drivers, including BOM analysis, labor and cycle time estimation, and copper weight calculations
Advanced proficiency in Excel for cost modeling and data analysis
Experience working with wire harness suppliers such as Yazaki, Lear, Aptiv, Leoni, Kromberg & Schubert, Draexlmaier, Sumitomo, or similar is highly valued.

Wiring Harness Manufacturing Cost Engineer

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