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Design Release Engineer (DRE) - Armor - GM Defense

Full-time

General Motors Proving Ground

Warren, MI

Description

The Role

The Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design and release of several Body, Interior, and Survivability subsystems. They are involved with the latest technology for use on current and future GM Defense (GMD) work. They work with a high-performance team and will be responsible for the design and packaging of many components. 

The Design Release Engineer will utilize Program Management knowledge to aid in achieving program milestones. You will coach and lead suppliers to timely execution of program deliverables with perfection.  You'll will provide expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems. 

What You'll Do

Resolve highly complex technical issues and conduct advanced research.

Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.

Be skilled and proficient with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Rely mostly on extensive personal experience and discernment to plan and accomplish goals.

Perform multiple tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

This position requires significant experience in interior component design and knowledgeable in both high and low volume production. Candidates for this position will need very little ramp up time and be able to contribute immediately to the program. Meeting and exceeding program milestones is critical from the beginning.

BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline

3+ years’ experience in vehicle design. 

5+ years’ experience working in an engineering discipline

Knowledge of High and Low volume suppliers

Understanding of GD&T principles

Build process trouble shooting experience

General knowledge of cost drivers within the material forming space

Excellent collaboration skills with others within and outside of their direct organization

Experience solving design/manufacturing issues quickly as part of a cross-functional team

Experience managing OEMs or suppliers on critical timelines

Experience resolving complex engineering issues

Experience presenting to a wide variety of audiences

Ability to work periodically at MPG Milford, MI

Eligible to obtain Secret U.S. Security Clearance after hire.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

MS in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

DFSS Black Belt certification

Vehicle Launch Experience

Military Experience

Experience as a military contractor

This position requires eligibility to access classified information at the Secret U.S. Security Clearance level for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. The successful candidate must have eligibility to access classified information at that level.

#GMD

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

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

This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee)

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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