Engineering Group - Design Release Engineering

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI seeks a Release Engineer for Power and Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS) to design, validate, and release harnesses and cables for vehicle programs. You will lead integration within vehicle architecture and guide UG Designers across global teams.

You will drive root-cause analyses, manage Engineering Change Requests, and coordinate validation plans to ensure on-time milestones for ICE and EV programs. Strong collaboration and test-method experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in listed fields such as BSE/BS in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial engineering.
• At least 2 years of PSDS or vehicle wire harness design experience.
• Familiarity with PSDS component physical and/or virtual test methods.
• Automotive subsystem/component testing experience.
• Strong interpersonal and global collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of vehicle development process.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, validation, and execution of assigned wire harness and cable assemblies, including all sub-components.
• Lead the integration of the assigned harnesses/cables within the vehicle architecture.
• Provide direction to UG Designers.
• Meet program deliverables and imperatives per the PDT Key Task Scheduler.
• Execute root cause and problem resolution of vehicle or component development or validation issues.
• Set priority and urgency for Engineering Change Requests, Problem Resolution, and Development / Validation Plans.
• Complete warranty reduction efforts on current product programs.
• Support all virtual and physical build events.

Skills

PSDS knowledge

Wire harness design

Electrical architecture

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Education

BSE

BS Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Job description

The Role:

The Power and Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS) consist of Low & High Voltage Wire Harnesses/Cables interfacing with electrical devices throughout the vehicle. PSDS also consists of a variety of sub-components (i.e., coax, LVDS/USB and ethernet cables, clips, coverings, connectors,etc). The Power and Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS) DREis responsible forthe design, validation, and release of the harnesses/cables for vehicle programs.It is a DRE position withinMechatronics& Sensing Hardware Team. The position requires global collaboration with vehicle program teams, suppliers, and other product development teams (i.e., electrical architecture, interiors/exterior, body, chassis, vehicle validation, safety, purchasing, marketing, and manufacturing) to integrate and execute the harnesses and cables in the vehicle. The PSDS Release Engineer will directly affect the quality, durability and performance of future ICE and electric vehicles manufactured by GM.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the design, validation, and execution of assigned wire harness and cable assemblies, including all sub-components.
• Lead the integration of the assigned harnesses/cables within the vehicle architecture
• Provide direction to UG Designers
• Meet program deliverables and imperatives per the PDS PDT Key Task Scheduler.
• Execute root cause and problem resolution of vehicle orcomponentdevelopment or validation issues.
• Set priority and urgency for Engineering Change Requests, Problem Resolution, and Development / Validation Plans
• Complete warranty reduction efforts on current product programs
• Support all virtual and physical build events
• Travels asrequired
• Interface with Lead DRE and Technical Specialists on design direction
• Leads discussions with program teams on design and execution in leadership forums
• Provides complexity & cost reduction ideas as a direct interface with marketing, program management,purchasingand suppliers
• Expected tooptimizea comprehensive and detailed plan tovalidatethe assignedcomponentto its technical requirements.
• Facilitatesvalidationcoordination with supplier validation representatives within the PDT meeting.
• Reviews and approvescomponentDV & PV ADVP&R
• Track the execution ofcomponenthardware validation andfacilitateapproval with SMEs as needed
• Documents test failures in PRTS
• Ensures DV and PV are completed on time to the validation milestones
• Ensures all test documentation is completed byvalidation,documentation,completesmilestone andcompletesvalidation action plan or 3660 in support of launch.
• Documents validation status in Janus weekly or upon change.
• Partner with the Simplicity Hardware Engineers as program changes are managed to drive harness PN simplification to meet or exceed PSDS targets

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Candidate should have one of the following engineering degrees: BSE, BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Chemistry, Metallurgical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, Materials Engineering
• At least 2 years of experience in PSDS or Vehicle Wire Harness Design or related fields.
• Familiarity with PSDScomponentphysical and/or virtual test methods.
• Previoussubsystem and/orcomponenttesting experience in automotive.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, including global partners
• Working knowledge of vehicle development process
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Analytical and program coordination problem solving skills
• In depth knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture and related systems

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills):

• Preferred UG/Teamcenter experience.
• Proficient use of AI to improve task/process efficiency