Design Release Engineer – Wiring

Mission

We are seeking a highly skilled Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Wiring to own the end-to-end design, development, and release of wiring harness systems for NAFTA vehicle applications.

Key Responsibilities

- Design & Release: Responsible for the complete design, release, and engineering signing-off of vehicle wiring harnesses and related electrical components. - Supplier Management: Direct external supplier engineering resources to ensure components are designed, tested, and delivered on schedule and within technical specifications. - Packaging Integration: Collaborate closely with vehicle packaging teams to resolve complex routing, clipping, and thermal/abrasion protection challenges within the vehicle environment. - Data Integrity: Manage and update engineering data structures, maintaining strict accuracy within EBOM, Teamcenter, and NX CAD software. - Quality & Consistency: Standardize wiring design best practices across multiple vehicle platforms to ensure robust electrical system performance and high-quality vehicle launches.

Profile

Basic Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline (e.g., Materials, Chemical, Civil, Aerospace, Computer) from an ABET-accredited university. - Experience: * Minimum of 8 years of experience in automotive electrical engineering. - Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience working directly with electrical systems. - Technical Skills: * Strong automotive system-level engineering foundation. - Solid understanding of vehicle packaging and physical routing constraints. - Practical knowledge and proficiency in EBOM, Teamcenter, and NX. - Professional Skills: - Proven ability to coordinate technical tasks and lead small project initiatives/suppliers. - Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. - Ability to successfully navigate complex business and engineering situations.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university. - DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) Green Belt certification.