Job Description

Job Details:
Title: Wire Harness Design and Release Engineer
Location: Windsor, ON
Duration: Open ended contract
Pay range: C$45 per hour Description:
The Wire Harness Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end design, validation, and release of wiring harness assemblies and associated components for vehicle electrical systems. This role ensures that all design documentation aligns with master models and supports cross-functional activities throughout the product lifecycle--from concept through launch and post-production support. The engineer will collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and quality stakeholders to drive robust design execution, change management, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Lead and assist in the creation of 3D models and 2D drawings for wiring harness assemblies.
• Ensure part drawings and documentation match master models (Model is Master).
• Author and validate CCDs, CNs, IAAs, and PERs to meet all engineering and release requirements.
• Confirm and justify the necessity of design changes for vehicle programs.
• Conduct First Piece Sign-Off (FPSO) and support PSO activities in collaboration with Supplier Quality (SQ).
• Own and manage GIMs entries, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support launch activities at the assembly plant, ensuring readiness and issue resolution.
• Contribute to vehicle/component DFMEA, DVP (with CC validation), FO, and Design Rule compliance.
• Review and validate supplier DFMEA and DVP submissions.
• Actively participate in ACE packaging meetings and scroll reviews.
• Maintain and update PDP documentation and FASTCAR records.
• Support complexity chart development (PASD) and compliance reporting.
• Provide input for owner's manual imagery and documentation.
• Drive standardization and harmonization of components and engineering documents.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline (Materials, Chemical, Civil, Aerospace, Computer) from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation wiring design, release, or vehicle electrical systems.
• At least 5 years of overall engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and present high-quality reports and presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Formal training in DFMEA, DVP&R, and DFSS methodologies.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems such as NX and Catia.
• Experience with Capital XC for 2D wiring design.
• Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing and wiring harness production environments.
• Understanding of automotive wiring harness drawings and specifications.
• Experience with SharePoint or similar web-based data management platforms.

Additional Information / Must Have's:

• Experience leading and assisting in the creation of 3D models and 2D drawings for wiring harness assemblies.
• Great communication skills in English
• Willingness to be on-site and support plants/proving grounds/labs
• Live or willing to relocate to Windsor

Expected to be on-site 100% of the time (mainly Windsor Assembly Plant), with some remote flexibility
At times could be expected to drive a Company vehicle.
30% travel

Skills Required