What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Release Engineer position at Versigent?
Job Description
Versigent designs and delivers the systems that move power through modern technology. From vehicles to robotics to energy platforms, our electrical distribution systems enable the next generation of electrified, automated and connected products.
As a standalone company, we combine deep engineering expertise with the speed and focus needed to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our teams move quickly, think with precision and deliver at scale — helping customers do more without adding cost, weight or complexity.
What defines us is how we work: with the agility and momentum of a startup, backed by the experience and discipline of a proven global leader. That combination creates an environment where ideas move faster, ownership is real and impact is visible.
Your Role
As a Design Release Engineering our team, you’ll
Important Company Update – Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies:https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/
Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.versigent.com/privacy-statement
Versigent is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Versigent designs and delivers the systems that move power through modern technology. From vehicles to robotics to energy platforms, our electrical distribution systems enable the next generation of electrified, automated and connected products.
As a standalone company, we combine deep engineering expertise with the speed and focus needed to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our teams move quickly, think with precision and deliver at scale — helping customers do more without adding cost, weight or complexity.
What defines us is how we work: with the agility and momentum of a startup, backed by the experience and discipline of a proven global leader. That combination creates an environment where ideas move faster, ownership is real and impact is visible.
Your Role
As a Design Release Engineering our team, you’ll
- Demonstrated ability to adapt and learn continuously.
- Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently.
- Ability to communicate in a remote work environment utilizing Webex/MS Teams for meetings, communicate effectively with team members by e-mail, etc.
- Ability to plan around timelines and complete work deliverables on time.
- Ability to work in a customer environment and represent us as a supplier to Ford.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Supports and exemplifies our values and commitment to safety, quality and cost with a sense of ownership, teamwork, and communication.
- Self-Motivator with strong work ethic.
- Must be task oriented, detail oriented and accurate.
- 2 years of design/development of vehicle Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) wiring.
- Component release experience or strong wiring design experience is required.
- Analyze needs and product requirements to create a design.
- Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements
- Risk Management. Identify, mitigate, and escalate risk as required to complete objectives.
- Problem solving. Identifying design problems and reviewing all information to develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions.
- DFM. Drive closure to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and product development issues with the customer.
- Continuous Improvement. Work with customer to accomplish continuous improvement targets such as warranty and cost reduction.
- Ensure Bill of Design (BOD) and Bill of Process (BOP) compliance.
- Manage relationship with engineering customer and be decisive interface for design and development of EDS wiring.
- Work with Aptiv team members to establish cost/timing for changes and act as point of contact internally and with customer to report these back through customer change control meetings.
- Consider cost and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate.
- Provide onsite vehicle build support as required
- High voltage experience is a plus
- Local residents only, with the ability to work onsite in Troy, MI
- Must be legally able to work in the United States without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer now, or at any time in the future
- You can grow at Versigent. Versigent provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
- You can have an impact. Safety is a core Versigent value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
- You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
- Private health care effective day 1 of employment
- Life and accident insurance
- Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Learning and development opportunities
- Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
- Recognition for innovation and excellence
- Opportunities to give back to the community
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- Fertility Coverage
Important Company Update – Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies:https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/
Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.versigent.com/privacy-statement
Versigent is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.