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# Design Release Engineer in Sterling Heights

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Sterling Heights, MI, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Software Requirements Analysis
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/design-release-engineer-sterling-heights-31043608

## About the Role

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., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field (Engineering ).

 * 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., * 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.

## Description

* 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.


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