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Job Summary
The Design Release Engineer will be based in Farmington Hills MI.
Reporting to Engineering Manager, the Design Release Engineer- Wire Harness will be responsible for definition of requirements, design, analysis, development and control of wiring harness. DRE is often the integration hub development teams, sitting at the cross between development, product management, quality assurance and other engineering efforts.
Flex Farmington Hills, located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, is a fast-paced design center servicing global customer in the automotive sector. We offer full product development including overall system architecture development, hardware and mechanical design and software development. Flex has an ISO certified environmental and EMC labs in Toronto, Ontario as well as testing chambers, equipment & system design and build capabilities in Farmington Hills
What a typical day looks like: Assist in developing engineering designs and implement engineering changes.Maintain good communication skills internally and with customerTrack and document open issues internally and with customer.Prepare RED Mark-up to support 2D release for wiring harness.Coordinate with Application Engineers to communicate engineering changes and 2D print releasesInterface with systems engineers and 3D designers to develop and validate wire harness designsSupport harnesses build events and vehicle launches with customer.Support/Maintain customer part release system and approval documentsControl and ensure compliance certification to government standards.Evaluate information provided by the customer as applied to the product/project for completeness and accuracyPrepare Design Failure Modes Effects Analysis.Resolve product issues related to existing and new designs.Involve in other functions within company and external suppliers on design-related matters.Demonstrate regularly use and application of engineering principles theories, concepts and techniques.Collaborate with design & analysis groups to create 3D math models.Produce and utilize DVPR's for product validation.Interface directly with external customer, customer engineers, and launch teamCommunicate to customer the content and status of the design, design changes, and build requirementsSupports/Leads technical reviewManage design release cost including piece cost and tooling.Evaluate prototype designs to verify functional requirements and conduct design revisions.Ensure parts are delivered on time and to print working with manufacturing plant (Design review/inspections)Generate cost savings ideas and attend VAVE (Value Analysis Value Engineering) workshops The experience we're looking to add to our team: Bachelor Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Mechanical3-5 years experience in WiringStrong communication skills to work with customers and cross-functional teams. Here are a few of our preferred experiences: High voltage experience WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE FOR THE GREAT WORK YOU PROVIDE Full range of medical benefits, dental, visionLife InsuranceMatching 401KPaid Time OffTuition ReimbursementEmployee discounts at local retailersHL45
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Job Category
Design, Process & Technology Engineering
Is Sponsorship Available?
No
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