: DRE – Electrical Harness (Automotive)

Job Title: Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Electrical Wiring Harness

Industry: Automotive

Experience Level: Senior / Lead (5+ years)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Scheme: Hybrid (CDMX / Toluca / Saltillo)

Position Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Electrical Harness with at least 5 years of experience in the automotive industry.

In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design, integration, packaging, and validation of low-voltage (LV) and/or high-voltage (HV) electrical distribution systems (EDS / Wiring Harnesses). You will act as the technical reference point, bridging product design, manufacturing, and supplier delivery while adhering to OEM standards, cost, and weight targets.

Key Responsibilities:

- End-to-End Design & Release: Lead the architecture, routing, packaging, and technical release of automotive wiring harnesses from concept through production launching (SOP).
- 3D CAD Routing & Packaging: Perform 3D routing of harnesses within vehicle environment envelopes using advanced CAD tools, ensuring proper clearance, bend radius, clip retention, and heat shield protections.
- 2D & Schematic Integration: Create, update, and manage 2D harness drawings, circuit schematics, pinout tables, splice locations, and bill of materials (BOM).
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Body, Interior, Powertrain, and Chassis engineering teams to define harness paths, inline connectors, grounding points, and fuse/relay box locations.
- Engineering Deliverables: Develop and execute DFMEA,



Design Verification Plans (DVP&R;), functional safety reviews, and lead root cause analysis (8D / 5-Why) for harness-related build issues.
- Supplier & Manufacturing Support: Oversee Tier 1 harness suppliers during design reviews, tooling sign-offs, prototype builds, and plant launch support.

Qualifications & Requirements:

- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Automotive Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in automotive wiring harness design, routing, and releasing (OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience required).
- Software & CAD Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in 3D Routing CAD software: CATIA V5/V6 Electrical Harness, Siemens NX Electrical, or Creo Harness.
- Working knowledge of 2D/Schematic tools: Capital (Mentor Graphics), VeSys, Zuken, or equivalent.
- Technical Expertise:
- In-depth knowledge of harness components (terminals, connectors, wires, grommets, tape, corrugated tubing).
- Strong understanding of CAN/LIN/Ethernet bus topologies, power distribution, and grounding strategies.
- Familiarity with automotive standards (USCAR, ISO, SAE) and GD&T; principles.
- Languages: Professional fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
- Location: Must be located near or willing to work under a hybrid model in CDMX, Toluca, or Saltillo.

What We Offer:

- Hybrid work schedule flexibility.
- Exposure to top-tier integral automotive projects and OEM technologies.
- Career growth and professional development within an international engineering consulting environment.

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