Trailer Tow Module Design and 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 Trailer Tow Module Design and Release Engineer. If you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a leading company, we want to talk with you!

Hourly pay range: $44-$46/hr
Location: Dearborn, MI
Duration: Long-term contract
Schedule: Hybrid (in office Monday-Thursday, Friday as needed)

Job Responsibilities

• Develop new trailer tow hardware, software, and systems in partnership with the lead engineer.
• Take ownership of specific parts and requirements.
• Lead design reviews with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Develop and review quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with FMVSS and other regulatory/legal requirements.
• Oversee packaging of the trailer tow module within the vehicle environment.
• Develop and execute design verification plans (DVP) for system testing (bench, HIL, vehicle) according to program milestones (DCV, PEC, FEC, etc.).
• Track and manage issues in FEDE and JIRA.
• Manage parts release in WERS.
• Support program launches by leading issue resolution and presenting status to management.
• Collaborate with IVI, body exterior, and vehicle operations teams to ensure interface and assembly requirements are met.
• Travel to supplier facilities and Ford assembly plants as needed for design reviews, launches, APQP, and PPAP approval.
• Additional responsibilities may include: FEDE BOM, Netcom Message List, ARXML, Device Transmittal, VSCS, ED&T and Mountain Charts, ESOW.
• Support warranty analysis and quality improvement initiatives.
• Conduct weekly parts reviews with suppliers at the Warranty Parts Center.
• Participate in weekly warranty reviews with suppliers and PVTs.
• Maintain warranty parts tracking and databases (Excel, Power BI, SharePoint).
• Present warranty reviews to management and program teams.
• Collaborate with Quality and FCSD departments on improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in design and testing of automotive electrical systems (hardware, software, and systems).
• Experience with vehicle network tools, including CANalyzer.
• Product design experience: systems engineering, modeling, validation/verification, DFMEA, boundary diagrams, interface analysis.
• Design release engineering: managing complex systems, coordinating cost, weight, and part numbers.
• Process validation: testing, validation, and assessment of products/designs.
• Embedded systems: strong understanding of complex electronics integration.
• Experience with trailer tow controls is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required (Engineering discipline preferred).
• Master's degree preferred.

Benefits
As a Trailer Tow Module Design and 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.
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