Dekko is a diverse and dynamic company that thrives on innovation. Since 1952, we have been a trusted strategic partner to some of the world's leading brands, delivering innovative manufacturing solutions and engineering expertise. At Dekko, you'll find talented people, meaningful work, and a culture built around our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Unity, and Customer Focus.

Our Locations
With more than 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space across North America, Dekko is strategically positioned to deliver world-class manufacturing solutions while supporting the production and distribution needs of our customers.

Power & Data Manufacturing - Ardmore, AL

Corporate Office - Fort Wayne, IN

Assembly & Molding Manufacturing - Avilla, IN

Assembly Manufacturing - North Webster, IN

Sales Office - Grand Rapids, MI

Job Summary
The Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) – Wire Harness Manufacturing is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of advanced manufacturing processes across Dekko's wire harness operations. This position serves as the technical expert for wire cutting, crimping, harness assembly, electrical testing, and process automation while leading capital projects, new product introductions (NPI), manufacturing optimization, and operational excellence initiatives across Dekko's integral manufacturing facilities.

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced manufacturing processes for wire harness production.

Develop manufacturing standards and process capability across wire cutting, stripping, crimping, harness assembly, electrical testing, and automation.





Lead manufacturing readiness activities for New Product Introductions (NPI).

Capital Projects & Equipment

Develop equipment specifications and capital investment justifications.

Evaluate manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and equipment suppliers.

Lead equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and production launch activities.

Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives across wire harness manufacturing.

Improve productivity, quality, throughput, and manufacturing efficiency.

Drive cost reduction and operational excellence initiatives.

Quality & Process Control

Develop Process PFMEAs, Control Plans, Standard Work, and Process Capability Studies.

Lead structured problem-solving using 8D, DMAIC, A3 and Root Cause Analysis.

Ensure compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620, quality systems and customer requirements.

Program & Cross Functional Leadership

Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering.

Lead technical activities supporting New Product Introductions (NPI).

Mentor Manufacturing Engineers and Process Engineers.

Support customer audits, engineering reviews, and global manufacturing initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.





Experience Requirements

Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.

Extensive experience in wire harness manufacturing including wire cutting, stripping, crimping, harness assembly, electrical testing, and process validation.

Experience leading capital equipment projects from concept through production implementation.

Strong knowledge of NPI, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Capability Studies, and electrical testing methodologies.

Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities is highly preferred.

Availability to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

IPC/WHMA-A-620

APQP / PPAP

IATF 16949

Advanced Manufacturing

Wire Harness Manufacturing

Process Engineering

Capital Project Management

Automation

Lean Manufacturing

Program Management

Cross Functional Leadership

Our Core Values

Integrity

Accountability

Passion

Unity (Teamwork)

Customer Focus

Ethical Conduct

Information Security & Privacy Awareness

Leadership

Why Join Dekko?
Join a global engineering team where you'll lead advanced manufacturing projects, introduce cutting-edge technologies, support global production facilities, and help shape the future of manufacturing excellence at Dekko. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact capital investments, innovative manufacturing solutions, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple operations worldwide.

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