Product Release Engineer

Job Description

The Product Release Engineer supports all aspects of the product lifecycle, including design, testing, industrialization, vendor qualification, and sustainment engineering. This role assists the department manager in guiding day-to-day activities for product engineers and technical writers and serves as the primary individual accountable for documentation technical accuracy and adherence to organizational standards. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential due to the amount of cross-department coordination necessary for successful product launches and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all technical documentation and engineering change requests.

• Guide and oversee day-to-day activities for product engineers and technical writers.

• Ensure technical accuracy and adherence to organizational standards in documentation.

• Collaborate with other department heads, managers, suppliers, and customers.

• Lead and critique the work of others, providing clear and tactful feedback through discussions and documented mark-ups (redlines).

• Support product development and lifecycle management, including mechanical and electrical product launches.

Essential Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Highly organized and exceptionally detail-oriented.

• Leadership skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite, with advanced knowledge of MS Excel.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings involving both electrical and mechanical designs.

• Knowledge and/or experience in using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).

• Knowledge and/or experience in using ERP software and managing product data (Sage 100 preferred).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university. Other related fields may be applicable based on experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

• Experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment.

• Experience working with PCBAs, sheet metal, and wiring harnesses.

• Experience in managing Engineering Change Control.

• Basic knowledge and/or experience with AC/DC circuit concepts and applications.

Work Environment

The employee is regularly required to sit and occasionally required to climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl. There may be occasional assistance needed with physical labor-related tasks, requiring basic knowledge and/or experience in operating mechanics and power tools. Vision abilities required for this role include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Regular hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; however, additional hours may be required. Regular and punctual attendance is necessary. The employee may occasionally be asked to travel to support customer needs.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.