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Design Release Engineer (DRE) - Armor - GM Defense

General Motors • $85K — $110K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 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 troubleshooting experience
  • General knowledge of cost drivers within the material forming space
  • Excellent collaboration skills with diverse teams
  • Experience managing OEMs or suppliers on critical timelines
  • Ability to work periodically at MPG Milford, MI
  • Eligibility to obtain Secret U.S. Security Clearance after hire

Responsibilities

  • Resolve complex technical issues and conduct advanced research
  • Recommend design alterations to enhance product quality
  • Utilize proficiency in field concepts, practices, and procedures
  • Leverage extensive experience to plan and achieve program goals
  • Perform multiple tasks with creativity and autonomy

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment, requiring in-office presence three times a week
  • Occasional travel (up to 25%)
  • Opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology
  • Work within a high-performance team on GMD projects
  • Immediate impact on program milestones with minimal ramp-up time
Full Job Description

Job 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.

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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).

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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