Design Release Engineer - Wiring (Mid Level)

Segula Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA is searching for a Wiring Harness Design Release Engineer (DRE) based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This role involves taking complete ownership from design to production for vehicle wiring harness systems, ensuring quality, cost, and timeline requirements are met.

The ideal candidate will manage engineering changes, support documentation efforts, and conduct root cause analyses to troubleshoot design and manufacturing challenges. Collaboration with various teams is essential for the successful realization of designs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in wiring harness design and lifecycle management.
• Ability to execute engineering changes and manage technical issues.
• Strong collaboration skills across multiple engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering release of wiring harness systems.
• Manage engineering changes and ensure program deliverables.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for alignment on design intent.
• Support DFMEA and DVP&R documentation efforts.
• Conduct root cause analysis for design and manufacturing issues.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and release processes.

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Wiring Harness Design Release Engineer (DRE) to take ownership of the end-to-end design, development, validation, release, and lifecycle management of vehicle wiring harness systems for Stellantis programs.

In this role, you will own assigned harnesses from initial concept through to full production. You will be the primary driver ensuring that all quality, cost, timing, and functional requirements are flawlessly achieved, directly impacting the electrical reliability of next-generation vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Release Ownership: Lead the comprehensive design, physical packaging, development, and engineering release of assigned wiring harness systems.

• Change & Issue Management: Proactively manage engineering changes, resolve technical issues, and ensure all program deliverables hit strict milestones.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate seamlessly with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, validation, and tier-1 supplier teams to align design intent with manufacturing capability.

• Program Support: Drive and support the creation of DFMEA and DVP&R documents, and provide on-site engineering support during prototype builds, vehicle launches, and production ramp-ups.

• Root Cause Analysis: Conduct rigorous root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve complex design, manufacturing, and field/warranty issues.

• Process Compliance: Guarantee total compliance with company engineering standards, industry best practices, and official corporate release processes.