Senior Design Release Engineer Vehicle Sensing Hardware

Job Description

Our Mission:
At General Motors our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen but to be felt. Were turning todays impossible into tomorrows standard from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design intelligent software and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

The Role:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual contributor who has knowledge of vehicle sensing hardware and a desire to work as a Senior Design Release Engineer (DRE). Broad technical knowledge combined with creative and independent thinking are needed to be successful in this role. This DRE will develop requirements and methods for using sensing technologies in new ways to solve challenges with Occupant and Pedestrian Protection systems Chassis Dynamic Position Sensing Thermal Vision and/or Environmental Sensing. This DRE will implement new sensing strategies using acceleration position and environmental sensors radar and camera technologies. This DRE performs complex assignments requiring a wider application of principles theories and concepts

What youll do:

• Oversee design and validation for sensing system hardware calibrations and application software.

• Run Product Development Team (PDT) meetings to coordinate the development and integration of the sensing system hardware components into the vehicle.

• Support DFMEA development and updates.

• Create and maintain Interface Control Document (ICD) strategy and ICD templates.

• Author Engineering Work Orders to release the components for prototype and production vehicles.

• Prepare timing plans that ensure all program requirements and MRD dates are met.

• Troubleshoot component and vehicle level issues utilizing the Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS-Jira)

• Generate and maintain Component Technical Specifications (CTS) for sensing component hardware.

• Close the Loop on learnings by updating required information (Best Practices GM Specifications Statement of Requirements Template etc.).

• Work cross-functionally within GM coordinating multiple suppliers.

• Lead/manage supplier resident engineers.

• Support sourcing activities including creation of Statement of Requirements (SOR) Request for Information (RFI) and Statement of Development Work (SODW).

• Generate technical solutions for new vehicle programs.

• Perform complex design analysis.

• Initiate documents to provide engineering authority and to maintain math/CAD data.

• Work with engineering functions suppliers plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction methods and product improvements and to support build programs.

What youll do:

• Oversee design and validation for sensing system hardware calibrations and application software.

• Run Product Development Team (PDT) meetings to coordinate the development and integration of the sensing system hardware components into the vehicle.

• Support DFMEA development and updates.

• Create and maintain Interface Control Document (ICD) strategy and ICD templates.

• Author Engineering Work Orders to release the components for prototype and production vehicles.

• Prepare timing plans that ensure all program requirements and MRD dates are met.

• Troubleshoot component and vehicle level issues utilizing the Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS-Jira)

• Generate and maintain Component Technical Specifications (CTS) for sensing component hardware.

• Close the Loop on learnings by updating required information (Best Practices GM Specifications Statement of Requirements Template etc.).

• Work cross-functionally within GM coordinating multiple suppliers.

• Lead/manage supplier resident engineers.

• Support sourcing activities including creation of Statement of Requirements (SOR) Request for Information (RFI) and Statement of Development Work (SODW).

• Generate technical solutions for new vehicle programs.

• Perform complex design analysis.

• Initiate documents to provide engineering authority and to maintain math/CAD data.

• Work with engineering functions suppliers plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction methods and product improvements and to support build programs.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Masters degree in Engineering

• Experience with Component Statement of Requirements (SOR) and Component Technical Specification (CTS) development

• Experience with automotive PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) quality processes

• Experience with DRE Essentials methods and tools

• Experience in balancing and mitigating risks with projects suppliers quality and production

• DFMEA training

• DFSS Black Belt Certification Red X and/or OpEx experience.

• Design/Development of Safety Critical Systems/Components

• Prior experience negotiating contracts

• Prior experience working with build-to-print suppliers

• Prior experience working with Corporate Common Components (CCC)

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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Why Join Us

At GM youll be at the forefront of shaping the future of connected electric and autonomous vehicles . Youll work on cutting-edge antenna systems alongside some of the brightest minds in automotive and RF technology with the resources to make an impact at scale. We offer competitive compensation growth opportunities and a culture that values innovation inclusion and forward thinking . This is a unique opportunity to lead innovate and help millions of customers around the world stay connected on the move .

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance job level and individual performance.

Benefits : GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical dental vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts retirement savings plan sickness and accident benefits life insurance paid vacation & holidays tuition assistance programs employee assistance program GM vehicle discounts and more.

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