Design Release Engineer (DRE) – High Voltage Wire Harness

Position: Design Release Engineer (DRE) – High Voltage Wire Harness
location: Novi, Michigan - Onsite
Contract - 12+ Months
Job Summary:
Responsible for the end-to-end design, development, integration, and release of high-voltage (HV) electrical wiring harnesses for Client upcoming electric pickup trucks and rugged SUVs. This role owns harness design from concept through production launch, including electrical schematics, bills of material (BOMs), component selection, and wire harness drawings. The position works closely with Tier 1 suppliers, VW Group engineering teams, and internal Purchasing and Finance stakeholders to develop technical specifications, manage sourcing, execute design validation, and ensure harnesses meet electrical, safety, quality, cost, and timing requirements.

Key requirement:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Mid-Level: 5–15 years of relevant experience; Senior-Level: 10–20 years of relevant experience.
• Automotive electrical wire harness design and release experience, specifically focused on high-voltage (HV) wiring.
• Experience supporting all phases of automotive product development, including design, testing, validation, and production launch.
• Strong technical expertise in wire harness component design and release.
• Six Sigma approach to engineering design and problem-solving.
• Familiarity with CATIA, Connect, and computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels.