Release Engineer

Summary: The Release Engineer role focuses on overseeing the release of critical electrical systems within a leading automotive OEM. The position requires a proactive individual to manage electrical component release activities across various vehicle programs, ensuring compliance and accuracy in documentation. The role involves collaboration with engineering teams and external test facilities to maintain high standards in release processes. This contract position is classified as inside IR35 and is based in Solihull.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of the release process for electrical drawings and technical documentation including DFMEAs, SRSs, internal standards, test procedures, change requests, BOMs, and reports.
• Lead the creation and implementation of component test procedures in collaboration with external test facilities.
• Review and sign off test reports to ensure compliance and performance standards are met.
• Maintain and update the Electrical Bill of Materials (BOM) across multiple projects.
• Liaise continuously with engineering teams to ensure release documentation reflects the latest updates and part changes.
• Provide expertise and governance on the release process ensuring all technical data is accurate and aligned with project milestones.
• Ensure cost-implicating changes are clearly documented and presented to senior stakeholders (up to Director level).

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in electrical system/component release within the automotive or transport sector.
• Deep understanding of electrical documentation, test procedures, and DFMEA processes.
• Ability to manage complex BOMs and support multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence to interact at senior leadership level.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing updates and technical accuracy.

Salary (Rate): £28.50

City: Solihull

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Release Engineer – Automotive (Contract) Rate: £28.50 per hour (via Umbrella Company) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Join a leading automotive OEM and play a key role in the release of critical electrical systems. We are looking for a proactive and detail-driven Release Engineer to take ownership of electrical component release activities across multiple exciting vehicle programmes.

Ready to drive innovation and ensure excellence in release engineering? Apply now and help shape the future of automotive electrical systems.