Design Release Engineer

KCM Technical; Windsor; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a Wire Harness Design and Release Engineer. This role entails overseeing the design, validation, and release of wiring harness assemblies for vehicle electrical systems. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, at least 3 years of experience in wiring design, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of 44.94 CAD.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation wiring design.
• At least 5 years of overall engineering experience.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to create reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation of 3D models and 2D drawings for wiring harness assemblies.
• Author and validate engineering change documentation.
• Support launch activities at the assembly plant.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Experience in transportation wiring design

Experience with CAD systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline

Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD systems such as NX and Catia

Capital XC for 2D wiring design

Job description

Overview

44.94 per hour

Wire Harness Design and Release Engineer

The Wire Harness Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end design, validation, and release of wiring harness assemblies and associated components for vehicle electrical systems. This role ensures that all design documentation aligns with master models and supports cross-functional activities throughout the product lifecycle—from concept through launch and post-production support. The engineer will collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and quality stakeholders to drive robust design execution, change management, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in the creation of 3D models and 2D drawings for wiring harness assemblies.
• Ensure part drawings and documentation match master models (Model is Master).
• Author and validate CCDs, CNs, IAAs, and PERs to meet all engineering and release requirements.
• Confirm and justify the necessity of design changes for vehicle programs.
• Conduct First Piece Sign-Off (FPSO) and support PSO activities in collaboration with Supplier Quality (SQ).
• Own and manage GIMs entries, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support launch activities at the assembly plant, ensuring readiness and issue resolution.
• Contribute to vehicle/component DFMEA, DVP (with CC validation), FO, and Design Rule compliance.
• Review and validate supplier DFMEA and DVP submissions.
• Actively participate in ACE packaging meetings and scroll reviews.
• Maintain and update PDP documentation and FASTCAR records.
• Support complexity chart development (PASD) and compliance reporting.
• Provide input for owner’s manual imagery and documentation.
• Drive standardization and harmonization of components and engineering documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline (Materials, Chemical, Civil, Aerospace, Computer) from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation wiring design, release, or vehicle electrical systems.
• At least 5 years of overall engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and present high-quality reports and presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Formal training in DFMEA, DVP&R, and DFSS methodologies.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems such as NX and Catia.
• Experience with Capital XC for 2D wiring design.
• Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing and wiring harness production environments.
• Understanding of automotive wiring harness drawings and specifications.
• Experience with SharePoint or similar web-based data management platforms.
• Experience leading and assisting in the creation of 3D models and 2D drawings for wiring harness assemblies.
• Great communication skills in English.
• Willingness to be on-site and support plants/proving grounds/labs.