Design Release Engineer (DRE) - Armor - GM Defense

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Defense invites a Design Release Engineer to drive the design and release of body, interior, and survivability subsystems for current and future GM Defense work. You will coach suppliers to timely, high-quality deliverables and apply program management to meet milestones.

You will lead engineering efforts, apply GD&T, and collaborate across teams to solve complex issues, with the potential for U.S. Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 3+ years in vehicle design.
• 5+ years in an engineering discipline; knowledge of high/low volume suppliers.
• Understanding of GD&T principles and build-process troubleshooting.
• Strong collaboration across internal and external teams; cross-functional work.
• Experience managing OEMs or suppliers to tight timelines.
• Experience presenting to diverse audiences.
• Willing to work at MPG Milford, MI; eligible for Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Resolve highly complex technical issues and conduct advanced research.
• Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and procedures.
• Lead and coach suppliers to timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Provide expert judgment for design, development and implementation of technical products and systems.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Vehicle design

GD&T principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Supplier coaching

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design and release of several Body, Interior, and Survivability subsystems. They are involved with the latest technology for use on current and future GM Defense (GMD) work. They work with a high-performance team and will be responsible for the design and packaging of many components. The Design Release Engineer will utilize Program Management knowledge to aid in achieving program milestones. You will coach and lead suppliers to timely execution of program deliverables with perfection. You'll will provide expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems.

What You'll Do

• Resolve highly complex technical issues and conduct advanced research.
• Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
• Be skilled and proficient with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Rely mostly on extensive personal experience and discernment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Perform multiple tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline 3+ years' experience in vehicle design.
• 5+ years' experience working in an engineering discipline Knowledge of High and Low volume suppliers Understanding of GD&T principles Build process trouble shooting experience General knowledge of cost drivers within the material forming space Excellent collaboration skills with others within and outside of their direct organization Experience solving design/manufacturing issues quickly as part of a cross-functional team Experience managing OEMs or suppliers on critical timelines Experience resolving complex engineering issues Experience presenting to a wide variety of audiences Ability to work periodically at MPG Milford, MI Eligible to obtain Secret U.S. Security Clearance after hire.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• MS in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• DFSS Black Belt certification
• Vehicle Launch Experience
• Military Experience
• Experience as a military contractor

#GMD 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 <25% for this role. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

This position requires eligibility to access classified information at the Secret U.S. Security Clearance level for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. The successful candidate must have eligibility to access classified information at that level. The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

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