Principal Harness Design Engineer- Clothes Care Products

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.”  As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.  We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.  

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. 

Interested in joining us on our journey? 

The Harness Design Engineer will lead end-to-end wiring harness design and release for Clothes Care products, supporting new, feature-rich platforms. This role develops innovative harness solutions that meet performance requirements, UL/regulatory needs, reliability targets, and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) objectives for high-volume production. Responsibilities span concept development through prototype builds, verification/reliability testing support, and production launch.

Position

Principal Harness Design Engineer- Clothes Care Products

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams within a Lean product development process.

• Design and release complete wiring harness systems, including connector selection, wire/cable selection, harness routing/packaging, and manufacturing considerations.

• Create and maintain wiring diagrams/schematics, harness drawings, and related engineering documentation.

• Build and/or support prototype harness builds to validate feasibility, manufacturability, serviceability, and assembly methods.

• Coordinate harness fabrication with external suppliers, including quality plans and qualification activities.

• Partner with Controls/EE teams to support product-level EMI/EMC testing and issue resolution.

• Ensure compliance with UL requirements for harnesses, connectors, and related components.

• Drive connector and harness standardization across product lines to improve quality, cost, and reuse.

• Apply Six Sigma and reliability engineering methods to validate designs, drive corrective actions, and implement robust solutions.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of engineering design experience for high-volume manufactured products (wiring harness experience strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated project planning and technical leadership capability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Creo Schematic (and/or similar electrical CAD tools)
• Experience meeting regulatory requirements (UL)
• Experience in connector selection/design, validation, and supplier qualification
• Proven track record leading multiple development programs through launch
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving EMI/EMC issues

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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