General Motors

Design Release Engineer - Propulsion Wiring

General Motors • $88K — $105K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • 3+ years of engineering experience
  • Strong understanding of engineering theory
  • High level of analytical ability for complex problems
  • Proficient in data analysis and presentation software
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for team collaboration
  • Ability to read and generate engineering drawings and specifications

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate design and integration of engine and battery harness
  • Utilize engineering tools for routing and selecting components
  • Achieve program milestones through rigorous management
  • Provide engineering judgment for automotive wiring designs
  • Conduct technical design reviews and document findings
  • Recommend design alterations for quality improvement
  • Complete DFMEAs and DRBFMs for design changes
  • Support peer reviews and ensure designs meet requirements
  • Collaborate with suppliers to achieve quality and timing objectives
  • Direct team efforts as a Project Development Team Leader
  • Travel domestically and internationally 10-15% of the time

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with minimum in-office presence
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Access to cutting-edge engineering tools
  • Join a diverse team working on innovative projects
  • Engage in global collaborations with international teams
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role:

Key Competencies:
  • Drive for Results
  • Dealing with ambiguity
  • Prioritization and decision-making skills
  • Action-oriented
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Customer-focused
  • Integrity and Trust
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict management
  • Leading with Influence


What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
  • Coordinate design and integration of engine, transmission or battery harness.
  • Utilize Engineering tools and processes to successfully develop routing, select wire guages, connectors, terminals, attachments, coverings and design channels, brackets and/or grommets, as needed. Additionally, collaborate with other engineers to ensure harness is functional and meets requirements.
  • Effectively achieve program milestones by thorough and rigorous program management, administering and coordinating programs and advising management.
  • Has knowledge and understanding of aspects of automotive wiring or harness, you will provide engineering judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of automotive wiring.
  • Conduct technical design reviews and initiate applicable drawing reviews
  • Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
  • Complete and review DFMEAs and DRBFMs for all parts / design changes
  • Demonstrate designs meet requirements by analysis, development, and validation
  • Execute and support Peer Reviews per program milestones
  • Work with component suppliers to meet program imperatives (Quality, Cost and Timing)
  • Work as part of a diverse team supporting component development including mechanical design, thermal/structural/ and electrical analysis
  • Work with manufacturing to ensure build ability and to resolve quality requirements
  • Provide Program Management and execution of deliverables and program team meetings
  • Work with component suppliers to meet design and timing objectives
  • You will perform multiple tasks. Lead and likely direct the work of others as a PDT Leader
  • Travel - Domestic & International, about 10-15%


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical
  • 3+ years' of engineering experience
  • Understanding of engineering theory
  • High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
  • Time management skills to meet agreed upon customer deliverables, able to manage multiple projects
  • Proficient computer skills including analyzing data, creating presentations
  • Interpersonal styles and communication skills to work effectively with local and international team members
  • Technical writing ability to create written engineering evaluation reports
  • Ability to read, interpret and generate engineering drawings and specifications
  • Familiarity with CAD and CAE
  • Ability to travel


What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • Experience with Power and Signal Distribution System (PSDS)
  • Experience with designing & releasing a part
  • 5+ years' experience with a major automotive OEM
  • Understanding of GD&T principles
  • Experience with 'build to print' parts - or - experience writing specifications and managing suppliers with 'build to spec' parts
  • Experience with structural, thermal NVH analysis tools
  • Experience managing suppliers on critical timelines
  • Design for Six Sigma Certification
  • Experience with Unigraphics NX
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

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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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