Harness Manufacturing Engineer
US$167,000 – US$230,000 / yr base salary
Posted 3 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Sr. Harness Manufacturing Engineer (EWIS)”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$167,000 – US$230,000 / yr |
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Field of studyAerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering
Study levelBachelor's
We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods — and eventually people — move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.
As a Sr. Harness Manufacturing Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you’ll play a critical role in developing and continuously improving our harness manufacturing, harness installation, and supply chain processes to meet design, regulatory, and business requirements (including safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery). This is a growing team of highly motivated people passionate about delivering quality products and services on time, with unquestionable value. You will be responsible for designing the build and installation process for wire harness assemblies, conducting design for excellence (DFx) reviews, and developing the processes and infrastructure to help the business scale. The projects you work on will set the foundation for how the business operates for years to come. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a safety-critical environment that takes automated aviation systems from prototype to production in a hands-on environment.
Responsibilities
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Develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure they meet or exceed manufacturing, testing, inspection, quality, performance, and reliability requirements
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Develop design for excellence (DFx) processes, and conduct reviews to evaluate designs for cost, producibility, inspectability, consistency, adequacy, accuracy, and conformance to requirements
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Develop supplier qualification processes and conduct regular reviews
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Develop quality control plans and inspection infrastructure, including functional testing
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Develop and execute technical work instructions for harness fabrication, testing, and vehicle-level installation
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Read and interpret controlled documentation, and processes such as layouts, assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and master parts lists.
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Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to identify and resolve non-conformances related to wire harness assemblies
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Improve our manufacturing capabilities by upgrading equipment, validating new test setups, and turning those processes into clear documentation and training
Basic Success Criteria
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Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering
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7+ years of professional experience fabricating wire harnesses