General Motors

Design Release Engineer - Mechatronics Hardware

General Motors • $95K — $115K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in mechatronics hardware design and release engineering.
  • Broad technical knowledge in vehicle electronics and mechatronic systems.
  • Ability to solve complex engineering problems independently and creatively.
  • Familiarity with automotive quality processes like PPAP and DFMEA.
  • Master's degree in Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee design and validation for mechatronics hardware and calibration.
  • Lead Product Development Team meetings to integrate components into vehicles.
  • Support and update DFMEA documentation as required.
  • Create and maintain Interface Control Documents and templates.
  • Authorize Engineering Work Orders for prototype and production releases.
  • Prepare timing plans for program requirements and deadlines.
  • Troubleshoot component and vehicle issues using the Problem Resolution Tracking System.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement savings plan options available.
  • Paid vacation and holidays included.
  • Tuition assistance programs for continuing education.
  • Employee discounts on GM vehicles and products.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual contributor to fill roles across the Mechatronics Hardware domain, and a desire to work as a Design Release Engineer (DRE). This role will support a broad range of mechatronics devices across our portfolio of vehicle sensing, vehicle access, chassis, and propulsion electronic device hardware.

Broad technical knowledge combined with creative and independent thinking are needed to be successful in this role.

This DRE will be responsible for the design, development and release of requirements, hardware and validation for in-cabin sensing, driveline and transmission controllers, engine and high voltage electronics (VICM/BECM/ECM/PCM), and/or vehicle access control hardware.

This DRE will implement relevant component release strategies supporting the GM Vehicle Intelligence Platform and Software Defined Vehicle product roadmaps.

This DRE performs complex assignments requiring a wider application of principles, theories, and concepts.

What You'll Do:
  • Oversee design and validation for mechatronics hardware calibrations, and application software.
  • Run Product Development Team (PDT) meetings to coordinate the development and integration of the [insert component/system] 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 mechatronic devices.
  • 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):
  • Master's 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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SPONSORSHIP: 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, H4 EAD, J-1, etc.)

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

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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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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