Wire Harness Release Engineer

Bartech Staffing is a leading engineering, technical and professional staffing firm, and our clients include some of the nation's biggest companies. We are powered by Impellam Group, a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our client has engaged us to assist them in hiring a contract Wire Harness Release Engineer. If you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with leading company, we want to talk with you!
Hourly pay range $44 - $46/hr.
Responsibilities

• Manage DVP as per GPDS VPP timing
  • Identify milestones and classify tests.
  • Confirm component and System CAE Electrical and Mechanical (IPS) completion during DV audits.
• Generate DVP with inputs from Design and Release (D&R) engineers
  • Propose test methods using benchmarking.
  • Continuously identify and evaluate DV opportunities based on warranty/field findings.
• Lead DV testing activities with D&Rs and suppliers (EDS, plastics, metal brackets, etc.)
  • Generate DV plans for cost reduction ideas as required.
  • Perform engineering cost estimates for physical test plans.
  • Define and request engineering prototype tests by build phase.
• Track closure of DVs as per DVP
  • Ensure Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) occur and preparation meetings are scheduled between D&Rs and suppliers.
  • Confirm all TDR checklist items are closed with sufficient evidence.
  • Review and approve closure plans for red/yellow items through Milestone Management Reviews.
  • Support Chief Attestation sign-off reviews.
  • Confirm eCAR matrix assessment completion.
  • Ensure HCA (Harness Complexity Analysis) is executed using Falcon and stored in WERS for every Notice Released.
  • Review DCCS re-DV by DCR for design changes post FDJ.
  • Review ACCS re-DV by DCR for alerts (post DCVs).
• Lead part ordering through RPS for DVP validation and sign-off.
• Raise issues in Ford systems per DVP review of non-compliant DVs.
• Support creation and upkeep of VOME SCCAF, supplier SCCAF & DFMEA.
• Review Change Point Analysis Worksheet (CPAW).
• Durability/VOCF vehicle testing review with D&Rs.
• PV review
  • Support on-site evaluations in manufacturing and assembly plants to ensure DV & PV deliverables are completed.
• Quality
  • Conduct quality history review with quality assurance team and TS.
  • Lead lessons learned dashboard inputs, read-across, and track fix implementation for owned VLs.
  • Support Campaign Prevent events; audit virtual design review closure from D&R side.
  • Attend PRA/PAC forum and lead 3L5W Detection leg.
• Apply knowledge of Six Sigma and 8D methodologies.

Skills Required

• Design Release Engineer experience:
  • Designing and releasing high-voltage wiring harnesses, including launch.

Skills Preferred

• CAD Design:
  • 3DX experience a plus.
  • CATIA/TeamCenter or other CAD experience considered.

Experience Required

• 5-10 years of wiring harness design and vehicle launch.
• Basic 3D CAD knowledge (3DX preferred, TeamCenter, CATIA).
• Ford GPDS knowledge and understanding.
• Experience with automotive PPAP process.
• Understanding of feature partitioning.
• Solid automotive engineering knowledge, especially in wiring harness design.

Experience Preferred

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics desired).
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Time and project management skills.
• Wiring harness manufacturing knowledge.
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality documentation (PFMEA, control plans, line flow charts).
• Component testing experience (bench/dyno/vehicle).
• Working knowledge of commercially available AI tools and resources.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's Degree.
• Preferred: Master's Degree.

Benefits
As a Wire Harness Release Engineer with Bartech Staffing, you will be working through an established and respected staffing organization with over 40 years of serving as a trusted partner to our client companies. We provide our talent with personal, responsive attention, and will assign an employee care representative to answer any questions or concerns that you might have. Depending upon the client, the assignment, and your performance, you can find potential opportunities for direct employment.
At Impellam Group, we offer a competitive compensation package with benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with employee contribution opportunities
• Paid time off, including holidays
• 529 college savings program

Make the most of your experience!
Apply now!
For this opportunity, the successful candidate will be directly employed by Bartech Staffing as a W2 employee while providing services to our client, who is looking for people who are eligible to work in the US and can start immediately.
Keyword: Wire Harness, High Voltage, Engineer, Automotive, Design

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