Electrical Engineer - Process Optimization

Kelly® Engineering is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a background in electronic design for a high-impact 12+ month contract opportunity supporting a global leader in automotive technology.OverviewOur client is a leading global supplier of in-vehicle infotainment, ADAS, and xEV solutions, focused on advancing engineering efficiency, traceability, and compliance.This role will focus on capturing real-world electrical design and product development workflows and translating them into structured, scalable processes within the UL Stages platform. You will leverage your hands-on design background to ensure engineering workflows are practical, accurate, and aligned with how design teams actually operate.You’ll act as a bridge between engineering, compliance, and process teams—driving consistency, improving documentation quality, and enabling better lifecycle management across the organization.Primary ResponsibilitiesLead implementation and configuration of UL Stages for engineering workflow and compliance trackingCapture and translate electrical design and product development workflows into structured processesConvert existing Excel-based processes and KPIs into standardized workflows within StagesAnalyze current engineering processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunitiesAlign and standardize workflows across engineering teamsDevelop and document best practices for lifecycle, certification, and compliance workflowsTrain engineering teams on tool usage, process adoption, and documentation standardsSupport integration of AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude) to enhance engineering workflowsEnsure strong traceability, documentation quality, and regulatory complianceTroubleshoot and resolve system or workflow-related issues within StagesQualificationsMust-HaveBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldPrevious hands-on electronic design experience (required)5+ years of electrical engineering experienceExperience working within product development and lifecycle processesStrong understanding of how engineering work flows from concept through validation and releaseExperience collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, manufacturing, etc.)Ability to translate real-world engineering work into structured processes and documentationAbility to operate independently and drive initiatives with minimal oversightNice-to-HaveExperience with UL Stages or similar platforms (PLM, compliance, or workflow tools)Exposure to ASPICE/SPICE or similar traceability/compliance frameworksExperience in regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.)Familiarity with AI tools applied to engineering workflows or process automationExperience with requirements or lifecycle tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, Teamcenter, etc.)As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. 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