DOPR-1 - Manufacturing Process Engineer II Jobs

Manufacturing Process Engineer IIPortland OR Schedule: 8:00 to 4:30 Flexible but the manager would prefer the candidate not start their day much earlier because most of the team starts around 8:00. This allows for maximum collaboration. Contract: 24 months Project Travel: Small chance for travel in the 2nd year. None in the 1st year. OnsiteRole Classification / Engagement Type: This SOW is for an individual contractor role. The contractor will perform as a staff-augmentation resource under company direction and within company processes. The position is a technical support role.Project Background: Confidential initiative supporting the design, construction, and equipment/process execution of a new truck manufacturing plant in the United States. This role supports product and plant industrialization readiness through technical execution focused on routing, clipping/retention, and layout planning across multiple systems, with primary emphasis on low voltage (LV) battery cables and powernet, and secondary support for LV harnessing and fluid routing.Confidentiality / NDA Requirement: Because this project is confidential, the selected contractor must execute a formal Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to receiving any non-public information or system access (including designs, CAD data, layouts, routing paths, build plans, supplier details, cost information, and schedules). Contractor must comply with all confidentiality, information security, and access control requirements.Objective: Provide a technical engineering resource with automotive routing/retention and layout experience to support OU Work Package Leads and Product Project PAR Leads by planning and developing routing and clipping layout solutions (electrical and non-electrical), ensuring manufacturability, serviceability, quality, and build readiness.Scope of Work / Key Responsibilities:Layout planning and development (core responsibility)Create, develop, and maintain 2D/3D layout definitions for assigned routing content.Generate routing layouts that reflect packaging constraints, interfaces, and installation intent. Produce release-quality layout outputs and markups to support cross-functional reviews and downstream execution.Layout reviews and change incorporation Support layout/design reviews by preparing layouts, documenting constraints, and capturing action items. Incorporate approved changes and maintain version/iteration clarity per company process.Primary focus: LV battery cables / LV powernetLV power distribution routing support Develop and/or validate routing paths for assigned LV battery cable and powernet segments.Ensure routing meets packaging constraints and best practices (bend radius, clearances, heat exposure, abrasion/chafe prevention, water ingress risk, and service access).Provide routing alternatives and trade studies when constraints or conflicts arise.Clipping/retention/protection strategy (electrical) Define and/or validate clipping strategy including clip selection guidance, locations, spacing, and orientation to control motion and prevent chafe.Recommend protection solutions (convolute/sleeving, tape, edge protection, grommets) as needed.Coordinate with bracket/fastener owners to ensure required provisions are incorporated.Expanded support: all routing and clipping (electrical + fluids + other lines)Routing and clipping technical support (cross-system) Provide routing and retention support for additional content as assigned, including LV harness routing and fluid routing (e.g., hoses, tubes, coolant/air/other lines as applicable).Ensure routing meets requirements for clearance, thermal exposure, dynamic movement, abrasion protection, drain paths, service access, and assembly sequence.Shared clip/bracket strategy and standardization support Identify opportunities to standardize clips, brackets, and retention features across systems (where allowed) to reduce complexity and improve manufacturability.Support definition of clip maps/retention concepts and document assumptions and interfaces.Manufacturing and build readinessManufacturing process and assembly feasibility Evaluate install sequence feasibility (install path, operator ergonomics, tool access, error-proofing opportunities).Identify manufacturing risks (misroute potential, excessive install force, rework likelihood) and propose countermeasures.Cross-functional interface support Coordinate technical interfaces with impacted teams (vehicle packaging, body, chassis, interior, thermal, EE architecture, grounding, manufacturing engineering).Drive closure of interferences and missing provisions impacting routing/clipping and layout release readiness.Build event support and issue resolution Support prototype/PRS/build events as required (on-site or remote) to triage routing/clipping issues across electrical and fluid systems.Document issues, suspected root cause, containment, and recommended corrective actions.Support implementation and verification of fixes and update layouts/documentation accordingly.PFMEA support (no DFMEA) Provide technical inputs and support to PFMEA activities related to routing and retention failure modes (chafe, clip disengagement, misbuild, kink/abrasion leading to leaks, damage during service, corrosion/water exposure).Recommend practical prevention and detection controls for high-risk items, aligned to manufacturing process realities.Documentation and engineering evidence Create/maintain technical artifacts as required (layouts, routing evidence, clip strategy summaries, open-issues lists, validation status). Provide inputs to work instructions/visual aids related to routing and clipping.Deliverables (Typical Outputs) Deliverables will vary by assignment but may include: 2D/3D layout packages and marked-up layouts (electrical and fluids) with constraints and assumptions Routing/clipping proposals, clip maps, retention strategy summaries, and interference lists with recommended resolutions Build issue logs with corrective action recommendations and verification status PFMEA inputs (process steps, failure modes, causes, controls, recommended actions) as requested by the PFMEA owner Work instruction inputs / visual aids related to routing and clipping Weekly technical status summary (progress, blockers, decisions needed)Duration / Term Engagement Length: Two (2) years Start Date: TBD / upon onboarding and NDA execution End Date: Two years from start date unless extended by mutual written agreement.Reporting / Direction Contractor will work under the direction of the Project Lead (or designated Engineering Manager) and support OU Work Package Leads and Product Project PAR Leads. Contractor will provide a weekly status update and participate in required technical reviews and build readiness meetings.Location / Travel (TBD) Work location (on-site/hybrid/remote) and expected travel percentage to plant, supplier sites, or build locations to be defined at engagement kickoff.QualificationsAutomotive engineering background with hands-on experience in routing and clipping/retentionAutoCAD capability (2D layout, markup, and release-quality documentation)Experience supporting builds and resolving fit/process issues in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work cross-functionally and document technical rationale clearlyPreferredStrong knowledge of LV battery cables / LV power distribution / powernet (primary focus area)Capability to support LV harness routing and fluid line routing (secondary assignment area)Experience with 3D modeling systems (NX preferred; equivalent CAD tools acceptable)