General Motors

Sr. System Safety Engineer - Propulsion Technical Lead for Joint Venture Alliance Programs (GPSSC)

General Motors • $110K — $130K *
Milford, MI 48381In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in electrical/electromechanical systems development.
  • Understanding of control system hardware design and failure modes.
  • Familiarity with engineering principles for electromechanical mechanisms and control systems.
  • Knowledge of serial data communications.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and assess risk for propulsion systems using GM System Safety Process.
  • Initiate discussions with JV Alliance partners about propulsion system definitions.
  • Understand system distribution between JV partners and suppliers.
  • Modify safety information questionnaires based on system details.
  • Analyze inputs from JV partners and identify safety requirement gaps.
  • Compile inputs into a cohesive safety analysis.
  • Coordinate with GM Internal Domain Technical Leads to identify gaps in assessments.
  • Document safety analysis akin to a safety case.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with required on-site presence at least 3 times a week.
  • Potential eligibility for relocation benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

System Safety Engineering is a multidisciplinary organization that is chartered with the goal of assessing vehicle features and systems to ensure that they are designed to be safe and free from unreasonable risk.

Our team is looking for a technically agile and highly energetic propulsion focused technical lead to support GPI Joint Venture Alliance Partner programs.

The System Safety Engineer will work in a fast-paced and iterative work environment to ensure that system safety processes and methods applied by potential JV Alliance partners are appropriately assessed and acceptable levels of risk are identified for a given program/region. This role requires application of systems level thinking while partnering across the engineering organization to grow technical knowledge of a diverse set of propulsion related features and systems.

What You'll Do
  • Utilize knowledge of GM System Safety Process to analyze and provide risk assessment for GPI JV Alliance partner Propulsion (and related) Systems.
  • Systems in scope include but are not limited to: Conventional Engine Controls, Electrified Propulsion, Transmission, Propulsion Features (Cruise Control, Active Thermal Management), ETRS (shifter, shift master control, parking mechanisms including brake-based park or park pawl), Fuel Systems, Driveline.
  • Initiate discussions with JV Alliance partner to define propulsion related systems.
  • Understand how the systems are distributed among the JV Alliance partner and its suppliers. Identify outsourced commodities vs. systems that are integrated at the vehicle level.
  • Modify system safety information questionnaires provided to JV Alliance partner based on system definition and functional scope.
  • Analyze system and safety input received from JV partners to understand safety strategy and identify gaps in requirements.
  • Compile distributed system inputs into a single cohesive analysis.
  • Coordinate (confirm, consult) with GM Internal Domain Technical Leads to assess gaps.
  • Assess risk and provide recommendation for the Propulsion area.
  • Document analysis for legacy (i.e., treat analysis similar to safety case).


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or another related Engineering degree.
  • 5+ years of experience in developing electrical/electrical mechanical systems and/or components
  • Understanding of control system hardware design, software interfaces and failure modes
  • Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of electromechanical mechanisms and controls systems
  • Understanding of serial data communications


What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Candidates with one of the following engineering degrees: MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or Computer Science Engineering
  • In-depth knowledge of Systems Safety Engineering methods and effective scoping of the required work products
  • Strong understanding of vehicle integration and/or have developed other systems that closely interact with propulsion controls subsystems
  • Comfortable assessing and identifying acceptable levels of safety risk for a given program/region
  • Comfortable working in an ambiguous and changing engineering environment
  • In depth knowledge and real-world experience executing propulsion controls calibration or control systems production deliverables
  • Understanding of distributed and networked real-time control systems
  • Understanding of system reliability, safety, monitoring, and diagnostic technologies and processes
  • Proven track record of utilizing analytical tools to solve complex problems
  • Demonstrate the ability and willingness to challenge historical methods and technologies
  • Demonstrate the ability to work through complex integration issues, working with all system experts to develop a vehicle level solution for safety related issues
  • DFSS Master Blackbelt
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 may be eligible for relocation benefits.This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

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Manufacturing & Automotive
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1908
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