Launch Electrical Wiring Engineer

General Motors•Wentzville, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Launch Electrical Wiring Coordinator role is the key person at Launch to get the wire harness design and manufacturing right. This role participates in the GM Automotive Manufacturing Electrical College (AMEC) for thorough training before launch activities begin.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
Experience with automotive electrical subsystems
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25–50%
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

3+ years previous experience with automotive electrical sub-systems
Prior manufacturing plant experience in either Electrical or Plant Floor Operations
Experience Electrical Engineering
Experience in automotive manufacturing
Supervisory role on plant floor, experience with managing UAW employees
Thorough knowledge of Manufacturing Requirements and how they impact the build process

Responsibilities

Support vehicle launches
Serve as a key member of the plant Electrical Team
Complete required GM and supplier training and support launch activities at GM plants and wiring suppliers (travel required).
Implement and execute the Launch Protection Plan and Electrical Bill of Operations (BoO) at wiring harness suppliers, including on‑site workshops and assessments.
Act as the plant and supplier voice in wire harness and electrical architecture reviews
Support virtual builds, architecture working calls, and early build readiness to assess manufacturability and repair strategies.
Ensure defect‑free harness delivery by collaborating with packaging teams, suppliers, and assembly plants.
Support electrical issues including warranty
Lead and support in‑plant wiring harness assessments, electrical troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
Document lessons learned, create actionable follow‑ups from electrical failures, and track issues to closure to support continuous improvement and GCA/OPEX initiatives.