Senior 3D CAD Design Engineer (wire harness)

REQ ID: 131460

JOB TITLE: Senior 3D CAD Design Engineer (wire harness)

LOCATION: Budapest

Reimagine the future of modern luxury at JLR Hungary. Here you'll find roles from technical to supply chain. You'll collaborate with global teams across multiple sites and work with cutting-edge innovations to deliver extraordinary experiences. Your work will directly shape the next generation of our iconic brands. Come, create an exceptional future.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The successful candidate will be working within Digital Product Platform (DPP) - EDS and be responsible for the CAD Packaging & Integration design activities of electrical components and harnesses for the next generation of electrical architecture. Applying GRID (optimised component layout for EDS cost & weight and function), delivering the highest quality to our customers through Engineering in a cost-effective way, delivering engineering value and great customer experience. An exciting opportunity that entails interacting and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Body, Chassis, Manufacturing, Vehicle Engineering, Program and Design, awaits. In this position, the engineer must be capable of delivering a geometric design and module integration that complies with all design requirements and integrated into the surrounding vehicle environment and optimized layout for cost/weight and function. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design DFM/DFA compliant wiring harness geometry in 3DExperience
• Create and maintain Wiring harness CAD Assemblies in BOM or EBOM using agreed CAD methods and processes
• Take full ownership of the wiring harness design throughout the whole development process from initial concept to vehicle launch
• Support Design Validation and FMEA activities
• Work in squads supporting the Product Owner within the Agile framework and use JIRA to track workload and priorities while participating in AGILE ceremonies
• Support cross-functional teams in design development
• Create compatible package solutions for Electrical components and harnesses in accordance with company Bill of Design (BoD), Bill of Process (BoP), Design for Manufacture (DFM) and quality standards
• Collaborate closely with the 2D Drawing team during manufacturing drawing creation
• Perform design validation with wiring harness suppliers
• Secure packaging sign-off from all stakeholders
• Coordinate, present and report design feasibility and status at reviews using escalation process when required
• Support and resolve any packaging issues arising from manufacturing team during virtual and physical builds
• Track and progress CAD data maturity levels against project gateways
• Support the delivery of the EDS commodity, including geometry, cost, weight, quality, and functional
  performance

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Essential:

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) 
• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of complex systems (Circuit, 3D CAD, 2D, etc.) 
• Proficiency in 3DExperience/Catia
• Ability to interpret circuit information and 2D drawings into 3D digital form using the Electrical Workbench
• Knowledge of automotive standards and DFM requirements
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally to solve complex geometric issues and influence decisions
• Experience presenting effectively to all levels of the business
• Motivation and drive to help develop new processes
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of the ECR (Engineering Change Request) process

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Agile methodology
• Work experience in the automotive field
• Understanding of automotive release systems or experience in a relevant technical area
• Awareness of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
• Awareness of JLR‑specific processes
• Ability to produce concept brackets, plastic formers, rubber grommets, and fixing‑scheme designs in both surface and solid models using parametric techniques

THE BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect the following benefits:

• Join us for the next level of your career and help develop solutions that shape the future of cars
• Be part of an international , inclusive, and open-minded team where you have actual influence on the processes
• See the product you’re working on come to life from testing all the way to production
• Work flexibly with high percentage of home office or from our award-winning office
• Competitive salary and performance related bonus scheme
• Health and life insurance and cafeteria package
• Various company programs such as charity events or our regular board game club .

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work.

Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role– but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply.

We believe in people’s ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.