Wiring Design Release Engineer

Job Title: Design Release Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Design Release Engineers to join our team and contribute to the development of innovative products that ensure customer safety. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who works effectively in cross-functional environments and is driven to excel in technical project management and design release of electrical modules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain commodity-specific documentation.
• Generate and maintain global subsystem/component technical specifications templates.
• Lead the resolution of technical issues.
• Update required information and document progress in the Problem Resolution Tracking System.
• Coordinate with multiple suppliers and lead/manage supplier resident engineers.
• Support sourcing activities and generate technical solutions for current, new, and major programs.
• Perform complex design analysis.
• Initiate documents to provide engineering authority and maintain math/CAD data.
• Collaborate with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel, and others to implement cost reduction, methods, and product improvements.
• Validate your module.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 2 years of automotive product experience, with a strong preference for automotive wiring and/or wire harnesses.
• Understanding of hardware design and failure modes in electronic modules.
• Knowledge of vehicle serial data communications.
• Experience in software verification/validation processes preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with electronic validation.
• Experience with automated driving sensors (Cameras, Lidars, Radars, Ultrasonic Sensors) is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing and vehicle launch.
• Knowledge of Team Center Systems Engineering and/or IBM DOORS requirements management tools is a plus.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work environment, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. The office is located in Warren, where you will collaborate with a dynamic team within the Vehicle Engineering Center (VEC). The work involves interaction with design studios, manufacturing engineering, purchasing, quality, and supplier technical assistance teams. Professional attire is expected during office days.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Warren, Michigan.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Warren, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Warren,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $35 - $55