Design Release Engineer – Mechatronics Hardware

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Missouri

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USD 95,000 - 140,000

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3 days ago

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Job summary

GM is seeking a seasoned Mechatronics Engineer to support the design, development, and release of requirements and hardware for vehicle sensing, access, chassis, propulsion, and electronics. The role emphasizes component release strategies aligned with Vehicle Intelligence Platform roadmaps and software-defined vehicle initiatives.

The position involves leading DFMEA efforts, creating interface control documentation, and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to meet MRD dates and

Qualifications

Experience with Component Statement of Requirements (SOR) and Component Technical Specification (CTS) development (preferred).
Experience with automotive PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) quality processes (preferred).
Experience with “DRE Essentials” methods and tools (preferred).
Experience balancing and mitigating risks with projects, suppliers, quality, and production (preferred).
DFMEA training (preferred).
Role involves designing for safety-critical systems/components (preferred).
Experience negotiating contracts and working with build-to-print suppliers (preferred).
Experience with Corporate Common Components (CCC) (preferred).

Responsibilities

Support design, development, and release of requirements, hardware, and validation for mechatronics devices across vehicle sensing, vehicle access, chassis, propulsion, and electronic device hardware.
Implement component release strategies supporting product roadmaps.
Oversee design and validation for mechatronics hardware calibrations and application software.
Lead Product Development Team meetings to coordinate component/system development and vehicle integration.
Support DFMEA development and updates.
Create and maintain Interface Control Document strategy and templates.
Author Engineering Work Orders to release components for prototype and production vehicles.
Prepare timing plans to meet program requirements and MRD dates.
Troubleshoot component- and vehicle-level issues using PRTS-Jira.
Generate and maintain Component Technical Specifications for mechatronic devices.
Update Best Practices, GM Specifications, and Statements of Requirements (SOR) and templates based on learnings.
Coordinate cross-functionally within GM and with multiple suppliers.
Lead/manage supplier resident engineers.
Support sourcing activities, including SOR, RFI, and SODW creation.
Generate technical solutions for new vehicle programs.
Perform complex design analysis.
Initiate engineering-authority documents and maintain math/CAD data.
Work with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel, and others on cost reduction, methods, product improvements, and build programs

Skills

Mechatronics Hardware Design

DFMEA Development

Component Technical Specification

Automotive PPAP Quality Processes

DRE Essentials Methods

Independent Thinking

Creative Problem Solving

Negotiation Skills

Cross-Functional Coordination

Team Leadership

Education

DFSS Black Belt Certification

Red X Certification

OpEx Experience

Tools

PRTS-Jira

Math/CAD Data Management

Engineering Authoring Tools

Best Practices Documentation

Supplier Management Tools

Job description

Support design, development, and release of requirements, hardware, and validation for mechatronics devices across vehicle sensing, vehicle access, chassis, propulsion, and electronic device hardware
Implement component release strategies supporting the GM Vehicle Intelligence Platform and Software Defined Vehicle product roadmaps
Oversee design and validation for mechatronics hardware calibrations and application software
Run Product Development Team meetings to coordinate component/system development and vehicle integration
Support DFMEA development and updates
Create and maintain Interface Control Document strategy and templates
Author Engineering Work Orders to release components for prototype and production vehicles
Prepare timing plans to meet program requirements and MRD dates
Troubleshoot component- and vehicle-level issues using Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS-Jira)
Generate and maintain Component Technical Specifications for mechatronic devices
Update Best Practices, GM Specifications, Statements of Requirements, and templates based on learnings
Coordinate cross-functionally within GM and with multiple suppliers
Lead/manage supplier resident engineers
Support sourcing activities, including SOR, RFI, and SODW creation
Generate technical solutions for new vehicle programs
Perform complex design analysis
Initiate engineering-authority documents and maintain math/CAD data
Work with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel, and others on cost reduction, methods, product improvements, and build programs

Requirements

Highly motivated individual contributor with broad technical knowledge and creative, independent thinking
Experience with Component Statement of Requirements (SOR) and Component Technical Specification (CTS) development (preferred)
Experience with automotive PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) quality processes (preferred)
Experience with “DRE Essentials” methods and tools (preferred)
Experience balancing and mitigating risks with projects, suppliers, quality, and production (preferred)
DFMEA training (preferred)
DFSS Black Belt Certification, Red X, and/or OpEx experience (preferred)
Design/development of safety-critical systems/components (preferred)
Prior experience negotiating contracts (preferred)
Prior experience working with build-to-print suppliers (preferred)
Prior experience working with Corporate Common Components (CCC) (preferred)
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship; applicants must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Role is not eligible for relocation benefits; relocation costs are the selected candidate’s responsibility
Applicants may be required to successfully complete role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screening

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in mechatronics hardware design, development, and validation, with a strong focus on component release strategies and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in DFMEA processes, technical specification generation, and problem resolution within automotive environments.

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