Design Release Engineer

G-TECH Services; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Training opportunities

Flexible/remote work

Growth opportunities

401K

Competitive pay

Job summary

G-Tech is seeking a Design Release Engineer to support the design, development, and release of vehicle wiring systems. You will work with cross-functional engineering teams and suppliers to ensure power and signal distribution systems meet schedule, budget, and quality targets.

The role demands process-driven collaboration, strong organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced product development environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years engineering experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide program-specific sourcing requirements and technical input during supplier reviews.
• Develop initial wiring harness parts lists and perform system complexity studies.
• Maintain program continuity by managing engineering changes, program timing, and SOR compliance.
• Coordinate supplier activities throughout the engineering development process.
• Participate in system interface discussions and help resolve integration issues.
• Manage system cost, quality, mass, and performance metrics for power and signal distribution systems.
• Support virtual and physical pre-production vehicle builds.
• Ensure wiring system design and release activities are fully integrated into the overall vehicle architecture.
• Lead Product Development Team (PDT) meetings to drive deliverables and program timing.
• Support benchmarking activities, engineering trade studies, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Participate in Peer Reviews, Wire Harness Assessments, and vehicle launch support activities.
• Perform engineering analysis and implement design changes as needed.
• Define and balance system requirements.
• Plan and execute validation and development testing.
• Release production parts and subsystems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLM systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Design Release Engineer to support the design, development, and release of vehicle wiring systems. This role works closely with cross-functional engineering teams and suppliers to ensure power and signal distribution systems are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

The ideal candidate is process-driven, collaborative, self-motivated, and enjoys working in a fast-paced product development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide program-specific sourcing requirements and technical input during supplier reviews.
• Develop initial wiring harness parts lists and perform system complexity studies.
• Maintain program continuity by managing engineering changes, program timing, and Statement of Requirements (SOR) compliance.
• Coordinate supplier activities throughout the engineering development process.
• Participate in system interface discussions and help resolve integration issues.
• Manage system cost, quality, mass, and performance metrics for power and signal distribution systems.
• Support virtual and physical pre-production vehicle builds.
• Ensure wiring system design and release activities are fully integrated into the overall vehicle architecture.
• Lead Product Development Team (PDT) meetings to drive deliverables and program timing.
• Support benchmarking activities, engineering trade studies, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Participate in Peer Reviews, Wire Harness Assessments, and vehicle launch support activities.
• Perform engineering analysis and implement design changes as needed.
• Define and balance system requirements.
• Plan and execute validation and development testing.
• Release production parts and subsystems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field (Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Design Release Engineer (DRE).
• Experience with automotive product development.
• Familiarity with CAD systems and engineering release processes.
• Experience with wiring harnesses, electrical connectors, or vehicle electrical systems.
• Knowledge of automotive engineering change management processes.

Company Description

Why work at G-Tech?
G-Tech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at G-Tech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay.

G-Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that recruiting technologies, including AI-assisted tools, may be used to support candidate evaluation, sourcing, matching, and communications.

Company Description

Why work at G-Tech?
G-Tech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at G-Tech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay.
G-Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that recruiting technologies, including AI-assisted tools, may be used to support candidate evaluation, sourcing, matching, and communications.