Wire Harness Design and Release Engineer
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Location: Farmington Hills, MI
Work Schedule: Hybrid – 4 days onsite (Monday-Thursday)
Duration: 2-3 Year Contract with Potential for Direct Hire
Travel: Occasional local travel to Auburn Hills, MI as needed
Position Overview
We are seeking a Design & Release Engineer (DRE) with experience in automotive wiring systems to support a major vehicle development program for a leading automotive customer. This role will focus on managing and releasing wiring components within vehicle electrical systems, with a strong emphasis on reviewing and manipulating 3D CAD data, coordinating engineering changes, and supporting product development activities throughout the design lifecycle.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with approximately 3-5 years of experience who is looking to grow within a long-term program and potentially convert to a full-time employee.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design, release, and engineering management of automotive wiring components and systems.
- Review, analyze, and manipulate 3D CAD models and engineering data using Teamcenter and NX.
- Manage component releases, engineering changes, and documentation throughout the product development process.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customer engineering groups.
- Support vehicle launch activities and resolve design-related issues.
- Ensure designs meet performance, quality, cost, and timing requirements.
- Participate in meetings with customer stakeholders and support occasional onsite activities at customer facilities.
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience as an Automotive Design & Release Engineer (DRE).
- Experience supporting automotive wiring, electrical distribution systems, or harness-related products.
- Experience viewing and working with 3D CAD data using Teamcenter and NX.
- Understanding of automotive product development and release processes.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
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