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  • Location

    Solihull

  • Sector:

    Motorsport, General Manufacturing

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    £28.50 per hour

  • Contact:

    Scott Eveson

  • Contact email:

    Scott.Eveson@txmrecruit.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    1332974922

  • Job ref:

    BH-84377

  • Published:

    about 20 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-06-07

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

  • Consultant:

    Scott Eveson

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