ADAS Design Release Engineer (DRE) for Front Camera Module

GM; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GM seeks a high-performing Design Release Engineer to lead requirements definition, design execution, analysis and testing for Active Safety Components. This role involves directing engineering projects and collaborating with suppliers to deliver safe, reliable vehicle systems.

You will own the front camera/perception hardware and software integration, develop technical specifications, drive design for manufacturability, and guide formal reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in a related engineering role.
• Experience in electrical/electronic component design/release is a plus.
• Understanding of engineering mechanics, physics, metallurgy and manufacturing methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• DRE for Front Camera / Perception Module including hardware and software.
• Organize and drive design for manufacturing initiatives.
• Develop component specifications and system requirements as required with Technical Specialist.
• Lead formal design, peer, and quality reviews.
• Lead resolution of technical issues.
• Lead/manage supplier resident engineers.
• Support sourcing activities.
• Support FMEA activities.
• Primary GM engineering interface with suppliers.
• Ensure program cost, timing, investment, and quality targets.
• Provide technical leadership for advanced technology development.
• Perform complex design analysis.
• Develop engineering designs (including subsystems).
• Implement engineering changes.
• Plan and implement test and development programs.
• Release parts and subsystems for production including SW packages.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Tools

TeamCenter Systems Engineering

Doors requirements management

Job description

Job Description

The Role

We are looking for a high-performing Design Release Engineer who is responsible for definition of requirements, execution of design, analysis, development, testing and management of engineering projects for Active Safety Components where creativity, initiative and independent judgment are involved. The combination of these sensors provides near and far object detection enabling the implementation of many new safety features into the vehicle – Forward collision warning, collision mitigated braking, lane departure warning to name a few. Exercises technical direction over other engineers or engineering support personnel and may have work direction responsibilities over a small group with specific engineering objectives. Consults with supervisor as required.

Responsibilities

• DRE for Front Camera / Perception Module including all elements of hardware and software
• Capable of organizing and driving design for manufacturing initiatives
• Develops component technical specifications as well as statement of requirements and subsystem technical specifications as requiredworking in tandem with Technical Specialist
• Leads formal design, peer, and quality reviews
• Leads resolution of technical issues
• Leads/manages supplier resident engineers
• Supports sourcing activities
• Supports vehicle Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) activities.
• Primary GM engineering interface with the component suppliers
• Ensure all vehicle program imperatives (cost, timing, investment, and quality) are met
• Provides technical leadership for advanced technology development
• Performs complex design analysis
• Develops engineering designs (including subsystems)
• Implement engineering changes
• Plans and implements test and/or development programs
• Releases parts and subsystems for production including SW packages as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related engineering degree program
• 5+ years of experience in a job-related area
• Prior experience in electrical/electronic component design/release a plus but not required for this assignment
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
• Specific knowledge of engineering mechanics, physics, metallurgy and manufacturing methods engineering
• Understanding of product design and process interdependencies
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult

Desired Skills

• DFMEA training
• Electronic Validation Experience
• DFSS Certification
• Software Controls/wiring experience
• Design/Development of Safety Critical Systems/Components
• Experience with Automated Driving sensors (Cameras, Lidars, Radars, Ultrasonic Sensors) a plus
• Knowledgeof software development and systems as it pertains to engineering preferred
• Prior experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering for DFM
• Knowledgeof computer software as it pertains to engineering
• Knowledge of Team Center Systems Engineering and/or Doors requirements management tools is a plus.

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