General Motors

Design Release Engineer – Engineered Joints

General Motors • $80K — $110K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
  • Minimum 2 years of Engineering experience
  • Knowledge of propulsion systems and basic controls
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficiency in engineering-related software

Responsibilities

  • Lead communication and coordination with engineering departments and customers
  • Establish compliant designs that meet program performance and timing requirements
  • Balance system requirements effectively
  • Analyze designs using DFMEA techniques
  • Plan and implement complex test and development programs
  • Validate designs through thorough analysis and development processes
  • Act as a liaison with vendors and customers to represent the business unit
  • Release final designs for manufacturing or procurement
  • Conduct incident analyses to ensure effective problem resolution
  • Implement necessary engineering changes as required
  • Participate in cost studies and provide product suggestions
  • Define hardware and budget requirements for experimental builds
  • Lead product development teams and participate in product management teams
  • Support supplier quality assurance processes
  • Lead warranty issue resolution initiatives
  • Engage in collaborative workgroups with hardware/software teams as necessary
  • Travel domestically and internationally as required

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with in-office requirements 3 times a week
  • Opportunity to lead engineering projects with advanced technologies
  • Engagement in diverse engineering projects encompassing multiple disciplines
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Participation in product management and development initiatives
Full Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for specifying and balancing requirements, execution and evaluation of designs, analysis, development, testing and validation of major engineering projects where creativity and initiative are involved. Position also requires the ability to work with independent judgment with only some input from supervisor. The broad scope of responsibilities covers one or more of the following: threaded fasteners, unthreaded fasteners, static seals, dynamic seals, adhesives, TIM and Potting Material. Exercise technical direction and collaboration over other engineers or engineering support personnel to meet specific engineering objectives. Capable of managing projects with high degree of difficulty. Actively engage both internal and supplier teams in issue resolution. Work cohesively with engineering peers responsible for similar components for other applications.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead overall communication, coordination, and consultation with engineering departments and customers
  • Establish designs that meet program performance and timing requirements with compliance to BOM/BOP/BOD and serviceability requirements
  • Balance requirements across systems
  • Analyze designs through design failure modes effects analysis (DFMEA)
  • Plan and implement complex test and/or development programs
  • Demonstrate that designs meet requirements through analysis, development and validation processes
  • Represent business unit in vendor and/or customer contacts
  • Release final designs for manufacturing or purchase as appropriate
  • Conduct incident analysis and ensure problem resolution through PRTS+ system
  • Implement engineering changes as required
  • Participate in cost studies, product suggestions and value analysis
  • Define hardware and budget requirements for experimental build programs
  • Actively participate in product management team and leads product development team(s) as appropriate
  • Support supplier quality assurance process
  • Lead warranty issue resolution
  • Participate in work groups with interactive/interfacing hardware/software teams as required
  • Travel as required, domestic and international

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
  • Minimum 2 years of Engineering experience
  • Knowledge of propulsion systems and basic controls
  • Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals.
  • Knowledge of computer software as it pertains to engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • Master’s degree in Engineering is preferred
  • DFSS Green Belt Certification
  • 5 years of Engineering experience
  • Design Release experience in sealing and fastening
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}.

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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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