Launch Electrical Wiring Engineer

About the role

The Launch Electrical Wiring Coordinator is the key person responsible for ensuring the wire harness design and manufacturing are executed correctly during vehicle launches. This role participates in the GM Automotive Manufacturing Electrical College (AMEC) for thorough training before launch activities begin.

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle launches as a key member of the plant Electrical Team.
• Complete required GM and supplier training and support launch activities at GM plants and wiring suppliers (travel required).
• Implement and execute the Launch Protection Plan and Electrical Bill of Operations (BoO) at wiring harness suppliers, including on-site workshops and assessments.
• Act as the plant and supplier voice in wire harness and electrical architecture reviews.
• Support virtual builds, architecture working calls, and early build readiness to assess manufacturability and repair strategies.
• Ensure defect-free harness delivery by collaborating with packaging teams, suppliers, and assembly plants.
• Lead and support in-plant wiring harness assessments, electrical troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
• Document lessons learned, create actionable follow-ups from electrical failures, and track issues to closure to support continuous improvement and GCA/OPEX initiatives.
• Support electrical issues including warranty.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with automotive electrical subsystems.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25–50%.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with automotive electrical subsystems.
• Prior manufacturing plant experience in either Electrical or Plant Floor Operations.
• Experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Supervisory role on plant floor, including experience managing UAW employees.
• Thorough knowledge of Manufacturing Requirements and how they impact the build process.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates requiring GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future should not apply.

Schedule

This role is categorized as onsite, requiring the selected candidate to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. Regular travel (25-50%) is required.

Benefits

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