Design Release Engineer

Design Release Engineer

The Design Release Engineer supports a team of Design Engineers by creating, updating, and releasing engineering drawings and related documentation for electromechanical products. This role focuses on high-volume drawing generation, engineering change implementation, revision management, and CAD support across multiple projects. The position increases overall engineering throughput by taking ownership of drawing-intensive work so Design Engineers can concentrate on design development and technical problem solving.

Responsibilities:

• Create and release new engineering drawings in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Update and revise existing engineering drawings to reflect design changes, corrections, and improvements.
• Apply GD&T and established drawing standards consistently to all released documentation.
• Create detailed 2D drawings and perform associated 3D CAD modeling work to support product development.
• Generate complete drawing packages for electromechanical products, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Support engineering change implementation by updating drawings and documentation in line with revision control processes.
• Perform drawing work for wiring harnesses and flexible wiring assemblies, ensuring clear and accurate documentation.
• Develop drawings for bus bars, sheet metal components, and large mechanical structures.
• Work within a PLM environment to manage drawing releases, revisions, and version control for multiple projects.
• Collaborate closely with Design Engineers to understand requirements, design intent, and necessary documentation updates.
• Proactively communicate with engineers to obtain missing or unclear information, ensuring continuous progress and productivity.
• Support multiple Design Engineers simultaneously by prioritizing tasks and managing drawing workloads efficiently.
• Ensure all documentation aligns with engineering standards, configuration management practices, and project timelines.

Essential

Skills:

• Proven experience creating and releasing engineering drawings for mechanical or electromechanical products.
• Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and established drawing standards.
• Hands-on experience using professional 3D CAD software for 2D drafting and 3D modeling.
• Experience working with engineering documentation and formal revision control processes.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and version control concepts.
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple stakeholders and projects.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with Design Engineers and cross-functional teams.

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• Experience with NX, Solid Works or CATIA for mechanical design and drafting.
• Experience creating drawings for wiring harnesses or flexible wiring assemblies.
• Experience supporting electronics-related designs and associated documentation.
• Experience developing drawings for bus bars.
• Experience documenting sheet metal components, including detailed fabrication drawings.
• Experience supporting engineering change management processes within a structured environment.
• Experience working within a PLM-managed product development environment.

Work Environment:

This role operates in a high-volume drawing and documentation environment, where the primary focus is on the accurate execution and release of engineering documentation rather than ownership of full product design. The position involves a combination of 2D drafting and 3D CAD work using professional CAD and PLM tools. The Design Release Engineer supports approximately 20 or more Design Engineers across multiple projects, working in a fast-paced setting that emphasizes precision, consistency, and timely release of drawings and revisions.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract position based out of South San Francisco, CA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible,…