Design Release Engineer - Bartech Staffing Job Description

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 Design 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 rate: $48.49/hour W2 (no visa sponsorship)

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop vehicle Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) wiring.
• Manage engineering changes, including cost and timing analysis, and serve as the internal and customer-facing point of contact during customer change control meetings.
• Act as the primary interface with the customer for design and development of signal and power systems.
• Provide onsite vehicle build support at engineering facilities, client vehicle plants, or remotely as required.
• Drive closure of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) issues and product development concerns.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including warranty reduction and cost savings with the customer.
• Ensure compliance with Bill of Design (BOD) and Bill of Process (BOP) requirements.
• Integrate new engineering solutions and technologies that add value and create competitive advantages.
• Identify, mitigate, and escalate risks as needed to accomplish program objectives.
• Ensure adherence to customer-specific engineering and release requirements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Systems, Computer Engineering, Software, or related field).
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Design Release Engineer (DRE).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally (engineering, commercial, program management).
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.
• Preferred:
  • Electrical wiring/harness engineering experience
  • Experience with multiple vehicle launches
  • Knowledge of WERS
  • Automotive EDS design release experience
  • Teamcenter Vismockup and/or Zuken experience

Benefits

As a Design 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

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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 individuals eligible to work in the U.S. and able to start immediately.