Wire Harness Design and Release Engineer (Automotive)
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Location: Windsor, ON Position: Long Term Contract (Possible Extension)
Title: 655-1 - Wire Harness Design and Release Engineer (Automotive)
Job 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: 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: Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation wiring design, release, or vehicle electrical systems. At least 4 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: Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. 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 Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
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About Zobility
Zobility, an RGBSI brand, focuses on providing innovative talent management solutions within the mobility and high-technology sectors. Having extensive experience with technical staffing enables us to source, screen, and retain talent with in-depth industry knowledge. To achieve talent mobility, we aim to deliver organizations with access to the appropriate technical skills from anywhere in the world by mobilizing career growth for employees. A range of our services include staff augmentation, managed service provider (MSP), vendor management (VMS), recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), and payroll administration.
Our staffing initiatives coordinate with powering the future of work, which include system electrification, machine learning and AI, sustainable engineering, and industrial automation. In collaboration with clients, we dynamically develop and align their workforce with strategic business needs for a technologically advanced tomorrow.
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Wire Harness Design and Release Engineer (Automotive)
About the role
Location: Windsor, ON Position: Long Term Contract (Possible Extension)
Title: 655-1 - Wire Harness Design and Release Engineer (Automotive)
Job 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: 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: Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation wiring design, release, or vehicle electrical systems. At least 4 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: Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. 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 Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
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About Zobility
Zobility, an RGBSI brand, focuses on providing innovative talent management solutions within the mobility and high-technology sectors. Having extensive experience with technical staffing enables us to source, screen, and retain talent with in-depth industry knowledge. To achieve talent mobility, we aim to deliver organizations with access to the appropriate technical skills from anywhere in the world by mobilizing career growth for employees. A range of our services include staff augmentation, managed service provider (MSP), vendor management (VMS), recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), and payroll administration.
Our staffing initiatives coordinate with powering the future of work, which include system electrification, machine learning and AI, sustainable engineering, and industrial automation. In collaboration with clients, we dynamically develop and align their workforce with strategic business needs for a technologically advanced tomorrow.