Process Engineer (Wire Harness)

Job Title: Process EngineerJob Description

The Process Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting the manufacturing and production of wire harness and cable assemblies. Collaborating closely with engineering, production, quality, and customers, this position involves converting customer drawings into production-ready wire harness designs, creating BOMs and 2D CAD layouts, and supporting new product launches and transitions into production.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings and convert them into production-ready wire harness drawings.

• Create BOMs and 2D CAD layouts for wire tables and harness boards.

• Support new product launches and transition into production.

• Troubleshoot wire harness manufacturing, process, and quality issues.

• Support FAI, PPAP, 8D, CPK, and root cause analysis.

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and test procedures.

• Provide hands-on support to the production floor.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in cable and wire harness design and manufacturing.

• Proficiency in 2D CAD software.

• Ability to write SOPs for assembly processes.

• Minimum education level of A.S.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with contract manufacturing working with OEM customers is preferred.

• Knowledge of wire harness quality testing, particularly Dynalab Test Systems.

• Understanding of building mating adapters for test fixtures.

Work Environment

This role is situated in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position involves spending time both at your desk and on the production floor, working closely with production and quality teams to solve problems and improve processes. The environment offers a variety of projects across automotive, industrial equipment, and automation, with growth opportunities through IPC/WHMA training and skill development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sidney, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sidney, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sidney,OH.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.