Design Release Engineer - Wiring/Electrical

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Harness and Distribution Release Engineer in Auburn, Alabama. The role involves overseeing the design and release of wiring harness assemblies, including leading the creation of drawings and supporting manufacturing processes. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of related engineering experience.

This position requires excellent communication skills, proficiency in CAD systems, and the ability to manage data effectively. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and experience in high volume manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in wiring design or vehicle electrical systems.
• Proficient in creating management-level presentations and reports.
• Experience working in high volume manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and release wiring harness assemblies.
• Lead creation of 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Conduct First Piece Sign-Off and support process sign off.

Skills

Wiring design

Communication skills

CAD systems knowledge

Data management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

CAD systems (NX, Catia)

Job description

The Harness and Distribution Release Engineer will be responsible for the design and release of wiring harness assemblies and related components. The Engineer will coordinate drawing creation CAD release and validation of released components in the vehicle and component environments, will support manufacturing facilities for entire life cycle, manage supplier engineering support team and manage large amounts of data and be fluent working in corporate computer systems.

• 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 change notice documents 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 process sign off activities in collaboration with Supplier Quality.
• Own and manage global issue management system 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 continuous conformance validation), functional objectives, and design rule compliance.
• Review and validate supplier DFMEA and DVP submissions.
• Actively participate in advanced packaging meetings and scroll reviews.
• Maintain and update Product Development Process documentation and EBOM/Cost records.
• Support complexity chart development and compliance reporting.
• Provide input for owner’s manual imagery and documentation.
• Drive standardization and harmonization of components and engineering documents.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
• A minimum of 5 years engineering experience
• Experience in wiring design and release experience or vehicle electrical system experience
• Excellent communication skills that include writing, creation and presentation of management level high quality presentation materials and reports
• Proficient in MS Office suite of tools including PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Training in DFMEA DVP&R and DFSS development tools and processes
• Working knowledge of CAD systems (NX, Catia)
• Experience in high volume manufacturing facilities
• Familiarity with wiring harness drawings and specifications for automotive applications
• Web publishing and familiarity with SharePoint data management environments