Electrical Launch Engineer

Electrical Launch Engineer – Automotive Electrical Harnesses
Location: Daventry
Salary: £50,000 D.O.E
Hours: 08:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Electrical Launch Engineer with a background in electrical harnesses and associated software? This is an opportunity to join a prestigious automotive brand that values innovation, quality, and engineering excellence.

About the Role:
As an Electrical Launch Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful launch of electrical harness systems, transitioning from development to full-scale production. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues, manage quality validation, and ensure seamless integration of harness design and software systems.

This is your chance to be part of an exciting environment where electrical architecture, software, and launch readiness come together to shape the future of automotive technology.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary: £50,000 D.O.E with Bonus Scheme
• Career Growth: Work alongside experts in electrical and software engineering.
• Global Exposure: Potential travel to the US site in Torrance, California.
• Supportive Team: Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing specialists.
• Perks & Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays, Employer Pension Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the launch readiness of electrical harnesses and associated software systems, ensuring seamless integration into vehicle platforms.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive resolution for harness-related quality and validation issues.
• Develop and maintain Perceived Quality Targets (PQT) databases for harness and software performance.
• Author and implement quality validation processes, including commissioning and dynamic validation.
• Support design reviews (PQT, DFMEA, lessons learned) for harness routing and software interactions.
• Conduct process validation (PFMEA, virtual builds) and establish harness-specific critical build databases.
• Rapidly diagnose and resolve harness software and connectivity issues, ensuring robust containment and corrective action.
• Lead global root cause investigations and deviation management related to electrical harnesses.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to implement permanent corrective actions.

Your Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in electrical harness launches within the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of electrical harness architecture, connectivity, and associated software.
• Hands-on experience with harness validation, DFMEA, PFMEA, and issue resolution.
• Ability to communicate and present technical issues clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in high-pressure environments, delivering solutions to tight deadlines.

Apply!
If you’re an Electrical Launch Engineer with expertise in electrical harnesses and software systems, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now with your CV, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the role further.

Note: Unfortunately, VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have full Right to Work in the UK.