General Motors

Senior Software Design Release Engineer- Suspension

General Motors • $100K — $130K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
  • 5+ years of automotive experience
  • Proficient in software/hardware requirements comprehension
  • Ability to guide new engineers and supplier resident engineers
  • Knowledge of software verification/validation processes
  • Understanding of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
  • Strong analytical skills for complex problem-solving
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with teams

Responsibilities

  • Address controller and system safety concerns
  • Lead product issue investigations and quality improvement initiatives
  • Gather documentation for sourcing and provide technical expertise
  • Facilitate requirements and design reviews with various teams
  • Negotiate changes from suppliers and update requirement documents
  • Organize key Controller Product Development Team meetings
  • Lead software issue investigations
  • Release software for development and production
  • Manage part number proliferation for embedded controllers
  • Create and manage controller validation plans
  • Coordinate and manage comprehensive testing plans
  • Ensure suppliers meet key milestones for delivery
  • Monitor design changes in production
  • Conduct warranty analysis and report to leadership

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with at least three in-office days per week
  • Opportunity to work extensively with cutting-edge automotive technology
  • Position involves collaboration with various engineering disciplines
  • Exposure to a wide network of suppliers and partners
  • Professional development opportunities in a reputable automotive company
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role:

The Outsourced Suspension SW DRE (Software Design Release Engineer) position will be responsible for supporting sourcing, validating, supporting root cause activity for SW related issues and releasing steering software for production. This role now encompasses roles previously led by a CSIE (Controller Software Integration Engineer) and CVE (Component Validation Engineer) and will be part of a SAFe Deployment Scrum Team.

The Outsourced Suspension SW DRE will be steward of the part as it impacts the customer and will be the single point contact between GM and the supplier. You will be responsible for creating, communicating, and leading various types of product plans and ensuring the on-time delivery of a Suspension Control Module. There will be focus on ensuring integrated ART solution is thoroughly validated end-to-end (from supplier, through vehicle, and to the end customer). Additionally, you will be responsible for managing software related PRTS and ensure solutions are implemented in a timely manner. Lastly, the Outsourced Suspension SW DRE will be responsible for troubleshooting software related issues.

What You'll Do:
  • Address all controller and system safety concerns promptly
  • Lead and support product issue investigations (Problem Resolution Tracking System - PRTS), continuous process improvements, standard methodologies, lessons learned, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Gather all necessary documents for sourcing and provide technical expertise during purchasing process
  • Facilitate requirements and design reviews with suppliers, algorithm and software groups (DFMEA, DRBFM, Peer Reviews)
  • Negotiate changes from supplier, Electrical Architecture, Controls, Software and Cyber Security Engineers and update controller requirement documents
  • Organizes and leads key Controller Product Development Team (PDT) meetings.
  • Lead investigations on software related issues
  • Own/Release the software for development & production
  • Manage part number proliferation for the embedded controller (end model part number, software, and calibration parts)
  • Create and manage controller validation plans--Worst Case Analysis, Bench (Design Demo), Design and Process Validation
  • Coordinate activities and manage a full test plan including required supplier testing as well as all other testing required to validate component including, but not limited to: applicable regulatory testing, subsystem integration testing, system safety testing, cybersecurity, etc.
  • Keep supplier(s) on track to meet key milestones (design freeze, gate reviews for prototype levels, validation start and complete dates)
  • Monitor design changes in production (via Change Notices)
  • Controller warranty analysis, issue resolution, parts restriction and report updates as required to team leadership/CPIT
  • Supplier and Vehicle Assembly plant visits as required


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science
  • Minimum 5+ years of automotive experience
  • Demonstrated proficiency comprehending software/hardware requirements
  • Must be capable of providing component specific direction to new engineers and supplier resident engineers
  • High level knowledge of software verification/validation processes
  • Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
  • High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
  • High level of oral and written communication skills
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
  • Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals


What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Master's degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science
  • 8+ years of DRE experience
  • DFSS Black Belt Certified
  • Experience in the GM product release and specification process
  • Experience with customer interface technologies
  • In-depth knowledge of vehicle serial data communications (i.e. CAN, GMLAN, & LIN)
  • Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and electronic chassis systems
  • Knowledge of OBD-II Diagnostics and Functional Safety
  • Knowledge of SAFe Agile Release process including PI/ART/SCRUMS


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

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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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