Design Release Engineer

Job Description:               Project Engineer -2

Duration:                           52 Weeks, 1 Day
Location:                           Warren, Michigan

Job Description: PSDS Sub-Component Design Release Engineer

Number of Openings: 3
Target Start Date: November 2, 2026 (ASAP)
Assignment Duration: 47 weeks
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Potential for Extension: Yes, with the possibility of direct hire.

 Position Overview

The Client is seeking three PSDS Sub-Component Design Release Engineers to support the design, development, and release of electrical wire harness subcomponents, including connectors.

These positions will work closely with engineering teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure components meet design requirements and program timelines.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer with 2–4 years of industry experience, a foundational understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles, and exposure to project management or design release activities.

Successful candidates will be proactive, coachable, and effective communicators who are eager to learn GM's engineering processes and design standards.

 Key Responsibilities

• Manage the design release process for assigned wire harness subcomponents, including electrical connectors.
• Coordinate component development and release activities to meet engineering requirements and program milestones.
• Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and maintain project schedules.
• Apply mechanical and electrical engineering principles to evaluate wire harness components and related designs.
• Support program and project management activities, including tracking deliverables, following up on action items, and communicating status updates.
• Participate in engineering meetings, project reviews, and supplier discussions.
• Maintain regular communication through email and other collaboration channels to ensure alignment among stakeholders.
• Learn and apply GM design best practices, engineering guidelines, and internal systems.
• Work with an assigned mentor to understand daily responsibilities, engineering processes, and component release requirements.
• Ensure assigned components progress through the release process in accordance with established standards and timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 2–4 years of relevant industry experience.
• At least one year of program or project management experience.
• Experience or exposure to design release engineering, preferably involving wire harnesses, electrical connectors, or related components.
• Previous design release experience with an automotive OEM is preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering principles and practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• A willingness to learn, accept feedback, and adapt to established engineering processes.

Top Required Skills

1. Program/Project Management: At least one year of experience coordinating projects, tracking milestones, managing deliverables, and communicating progress.
2. Design Release Engineering: Experience with wire harness components, electrical connectors, or component design release processes, preferably within an automotive OEM environment.
3. Technical Engineering Knowledge: Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering concepts relevant to wire harness subcomponents.

 Team and Work Environment

The selected candidates will join a 12-person team responsible for wire harness subcomponents and electrical connector releases.

The role involves frequent interaction with engineers, suppliers, and other internal stakeholders.

All three positions focus on design release engineering, with individual assignments varying according to the components supported.

The work combines technical engineering knowledge with project coordination, stakeholder communication, and release management.

New team members will receive training on GM engineering systems, design standards, and release procedures.

Each contractor will also be paired with a mentor to support onboarding and professional development.

Work Schedule

• First Shift: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• On-site Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Ideal Candidate:

An engineer with 2–4 years of industry experience who combines project coordination skills with an understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering concepts.

Candidates should be comfortable working with multiple stakeholders, managing component release activities, and learning new engineering systems and processes.