Design Release Engineer - Exterior Lighting

Design Release Engineer – Exterior Lighting (BBBH
2323786) Warren, Michigan

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Salary: USD
50 - USD
60 per hour

Bartech Staffing is a leading engineering, technical and professional staffing firm, and our clients include some of the nation’s biggest companies. We are powered by Impellam Group, a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our client has engaged us to assist them in hiring a contract Exterior Lighting Design Release Engineer. If you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a leading company, we want to talk with you!

This role is responsible for the design and release engineering of exterior lighting components, spanning upfront design and development as well as program launch and continuous improvement of current products. The engineer will manage the design and development of their components, own their parts list, and work cross‑functionally with studio, program, purchasing, supplier quality, supplier, and manufacturing teams to meet development milestones on time and to quality standards.

This person will lead root cause analysis and problem resolution for issues ranging from warranty claims to assembly plant concerns, and will lead a Product Development Team (PDT) to drive issue resolution, quality improvement, cost reduction, and design optimization.

More broadly, the role plans, directs, and coordinates activities across engineering‑based projects — covering project design, scope management, cost control, quality, and performance reporting.

• Coordinate projects by developing detailed plans and directing the integration of technical activities
• Develop, track, and manage project budgets, plans, timelines, and scope
• Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients/stakeholders
• Recruit, assign, direct, and evaluate the work of team members; oversee development and maintenance of staff competence, as needed
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to assess project feasibility
• Manage project resources, including staffing, and support the development, coaching, and motivation of team members
• Partner closely with cross‑functional project teams to define business requirements
• Develop product rollout plans and procedures
• Prepare and present cost‑benefit analyses
• Ensure appropriate project management processes are followed

• Strong people management and team‑building skills
• Ability to stay flexible and exercise sound judgment in a changing environment while managing competing priorities
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and theory
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to quickly learn business processes and work effectively with partners at all levels of the organization
• Strong risk assessment skills, with the ability to apply management principles across engineering and business functions
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Working knowledge of production processes, quality control, and cost management for effective manufacturing and distribution
• Familiarity with business and management principles related to strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
• Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and similar tools

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• PMI or PMP certification preferred
• 5–7 years of relevant experience required

As a Exterior Lighting Design Release Engineer with Bartech Staffing, you will be working through an established and respected staffing organization with over 40 years of serving as a trusted partner to our client companies. We provide our talent with personal, responsive attention, and will assign an employee care representative to answer any questions or concerns that you might have. Depending upon the client, the assignment, and your performance, you can find potential opportunities for direct employment.

At Impellam Group, we offer a competitive compensation package with benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with employee contribution opportunities
• Paid time off, including holidays
• 529 college savings program

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