Design Release Engineer - Propulsion Wiring

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI, is seeking an experienced engineer to coordinate the design and integration of engine, transmission, or battery harness. You will work with engineering teams to ensure harnesses meet requirements while leveraging CAD/CAE tools to develop routing and components.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) and at least 3 years of engineering experience, plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical).
• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong analytical ability for complex problems.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and integration of engine, transmission or battery harness.
• Utilize engineering tools to develop routing, wire gauges, connectors and channels.
• Collaborate with other engineers to ensure harness meets requirements.
• Manage programs to achieve milestones and advise management.
• Provide engineering judgment for design and implementation of wiring.
• Conduct design reviews and initiate drawing reviews.
• Recommend design/process improvements to quality and cost.
• Review DFMEAs and DRBFMs for design changes.
• Demonstrate designs meet requirements through analysis and validation.
• Support peer reviews and coordinate with suppliers for quality, cost and timing.
• Work with manufacturing to ensure build-ability and resolve quality issues.

Skills

Drive for Results

Dealing with ambiguity

Prioritization & decision-making

Action-oriented

Exceptional communication

Customer-focused

Integrity and Trust

Problem Solving

Conflict management

Leading with Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

CAE

Job description

Job Description At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role:

Key Competencies:

• Drive for Results
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Prioritization and decision-making skills
• Action-oriented
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Customer-focused
• Integrity and Trust
• Problem Solving
• Conflict management
• Leading with Influence

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

• Coordinate design and integration of engine, transmission or battery harness.
• Utilize Engineering tools and processes to successfully develop routing, select wire guages, connectors, terminals, attachments, coverings and design channels, brackets and/or grommets, as needed.
• Additionally, collaborate with other engineers to ensure harness is functional and meets requirements.
• Effectively achieve program milestones by thorough and rigorous program management, administering and coordinating programs and advising management.
• Has knowledge and understanding of aspects of automotive wiring or harness, you will provide engineering judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of automotive wiring.
• Conduct technical design reviews and initiate applicable drawing reviews
• Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
• Complete and review DFMEAs and DRBFMs for all parts / design changes
• Demonstrate designs meet requirements by analysis, development, and validation
• Execute and support Peer Reviews per program milestones
• Work with component suppliers to meet program imperatives (Quality, Cost and Timing)
• Work as part of a diverse team supporting component development including mechanical design, thermal/structural/ and electrical analysis
• Work with manufacturing to ensure build ability and to resolve quality requirements
• Provide Program Management and execution of deliverables and program team meetings
• Work with component suppliers to meet design and timing objectives
• You will perform multiple tasks. Lead and likely direct the work of others as a PDT Leader
• Travel - Domestic & International, about 10-15%

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering- Electrical, Mechanical 3+ years' of engineering experience
• Understanding of engineering theory
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
• Time management skills to meet agreed upon customer deliverables, able to manage multiple projects
• Proficient computer skills including analyzing data, creating presentations
• Interpersonal styles and communication skills to work effectively with local and international team members
• Technical writing ability to create written engineering evaluation reports
• Ability to read, interpret and generate engineering drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with CAD and CAE
• Ability to travel

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Experience with Power and Signal Distribution System (PSDS)
• Experience with designing & releasing a part
• 5+ years’ experience with a major automotive OEM
• Understanding of GD&T principles
• Experience with ‘build to print’ parts – or – experience writing specifications and managing suppliers with ‘build to spec’ parts
• Experience with structural, thermal NVH analysis tools
• Experience managing suppliers on critical timelines
• Design for Six Sigma Certification
• Experience with Unigraphics NX

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.

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