Power and Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS) Sub-Component DRE

Description

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. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.  

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role

Power and Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS) Sub-component Design and Release Engineer is a key position responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and releasing sub-components for GM vehicle programs. This is an engineering position within the Product Development Team in the Electrical SMT. The PSDS Sub-component DRE will interface with engineers from many groups to integrate components and systems within the vehicle architecture. The position entails working closely with vehicle program teams, other Product Development engineering groups such as interiors and body, purchasing, marketing, validation, and manufacturing.

What You'll Do

Support design, development, integration, and release of PSDS sub-components, which may include Specialty Cables, Dress Covers, Grommets, Channels, T-harnesses, Clips, Ring Terminals, Coverings, and other future sub-components within PSDS scope

Create initial parts lists and support complexity studies for assigned sub-components

Maintain consistency of effort for the program by understanding PSDS Statement of Requirements, program timing, issues, and plans, and managing details when changes are required

Manage supplier efforts within the engineering factory

Identify and schedule training needs with manager approval

Participate in interface tradeoffs and resolve integration issues

Manage cost, quality, mass, and timing for assigned sub-components, including content and program changes

Support pre-production build events including both physical and virtual builds

Ensure the design, development, and release of assigned sub-components are integrated within the vehicle architecture with quality

Lead or assist benchmarking analysis to support innovation, tradeoff, or cost/benefit analysis

Lead or assist peer reviews and assembly plant launch and remediation support

Perform complex design analysis, develop engineering designs including subsystems, and implement engineering changes

Specify and balance system and component requirements

Plan and implement test and/or development programs

Release parts and subsystems for production and investigate Directed Buy Strategies

Interface with Technical Specialists, program teams, validation, manufacturing, and suppliers to support design direction and issue resolution

Support standardization, commonization, and complexity reduction efforts across sub-components

Stay current on new technology, competitive products, and industry direction related to PSDS sub-components

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

2 years of post-graduation engineering experience with PSDS, sub-components, connectors, wire, harness packaging, or related component design/release experience preferred

Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms

High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Master’s Degree in relevant Engineering Field

Preferred Siemens NX/Teamcenter experience

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.

About GM

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