Hybrid Design Release Engineer – Lead End-to-End Releases

LER TechForce; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LER TechForce is seeking a Design Release Engineer to lead design release activities for Windsor, Ontario. The role requires autonomous ownership, strong cross-functional coordination, and proactive project leadership across engineering, validation, and manufacturing teams. Hybrid work arrangement: ~1–2 days onsite with occasional plant visits.

Some travel to the U.S. may be required but not mandatory. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in automotive engineering and a proven ability to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering.
• 3+ years automotive engineering experience.
• Experience in a Design Release Engineer, Product Engineer, Component Engineer, Project Engineer, or similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and take ownership of projects and deliverables.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate design and release activities from development through production.
• Independently manage assigned components, deliverables, timing, and open issues.
• Drive projects forward with minimal supervision and proactively address risks or roadblocks.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, suppliers, validation, manufacturing, purchasing, and other key stakeholders.
• Manage engineering changes and ensure required actions and approvals are completed on time.
• Coordinate DVP&R and validation activities, including component, system, bench, and vehicle testing.
• Work with technical teams to drive root-cause investigation and resolution of engineering issues.
• Lead supplier communication, design reviews, technical discussions, and required approvals.
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate engineering documentation, including DFMEA, DVP&R, technical specifications, and requirements.
• Track project status and clearly communicate risks, issues, timing, and required actions to stakeholders.
• Support vehicle builds, production launches, and plant-related issues as needed.
• Prepare and present design reviews, project updates, and technical information.
• Manage multiple priorities and programs while maintaining ownership of commitments and deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, reliability, cost, and engineering processes.

Skills

Autonomy

Project coordination

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Job description

LER TechForce is seeking a Design Release Engineer to lead design release activities for Windsor, Ontario. The role requires autonomous ownership, strong cross-functional coordination, and proactive project leadership across engineering, validation, and manufacturing teams. Hybrid work arrangement: ~1–2 days onsite with occasional plant visits.

Some travel to the U.S. may be required but not mandatory. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in automotive engineering and a proven ability to drive