Wire Harness Design Release Engineer

General Motors

Role responsible for power and signal distribution wiring systems design at GM. Collaborates with multiple teams for vehicle integration and quality assurance.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in power and signal distribution systems, including design, development, and integration into vehicle architecture. Proficient in managing supplier activities, conducting complex design analysis, and executing test and development programs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Power Signal Distribution SystemsWire Harness Design and DevelopmentEngineering Software ProficiencyMechanical and Electrical TroubleshootingBachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

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Hard Skills

Design AnalysisEngineering Design DevelopmentSystem Requirements DefinitionTest Program ExecutionComplexity Studies

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborative WorkIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Engineering Software

Industry Keywords

Supplier Technical ReviewsProgram ContinuityBenchmarking ActivitiesPre-Production Build EventsAutomotive Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides program-specific sourcing requirements and PSDS technical input for supplier technical reviews.
Develops the initial harness parts list and performs complexity studies.
Maintains program continuity and consistency of effort by understanding the PSDS Statement of Requirements, program timing, issues, and plans, and by managing required changes.
Coordinates and manages supplier activities within the engineering factory.
Participates in interface tradeoff discussions and helps resolve system integration issues.
Manages cost, quality, mass, and related performance metrics for the power and signal distribution system, including program and content changes.
Supports pre-production build events, including both physical and virtual builds.
Ensures the design, development, and release of the wiring system are fully integrated into the vehicle architecture with a strong focus on quality.
Leads Product Development Team meetings to ensure timing and deliverables are achieved.
Leads or supports benchmarking activities to drive innovation, tradeoff decisions, and cost-benefit analysis.
Leads or supports Peer Reviews, Wire Harness Assessments, and assembly plant launch and remediation activities.
Performs complex design analysis, develops engineering designs including subsystems, and implements engineering changes.
Defines and balances system requirements.
Plans and executes test and development programs.
Releases parts and subsystems for production.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 2 years of post-graduation engineering experience; experience in power signal or wire harness packaging is preferred.
Understanding of engineering theory and the operating principles of mechanical and electrical systems.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Prior hands-on mechanical or electrical troubleshooting and repair experience; relevant personal or hobby automotive experience is also valued.
Working knowledge of engineering software and systems relevant to the role.
Willingness to travel as needed for the position.

Benefits

Comp & perks

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs.
Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.