Mechatronics Hardware Release Engineer

General Motors; Milford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Michigan seeks a Design Release Engineer to drive mechatronics hardware development across vehicle sensing and control domains. You will define requirements, release hardware, and partner with suppliers to integrate components into the vehicle.

This role demands broad technical knowledge, collaboration across teams, and ability to manage DFMEA, CTS, ICD, and SOPs while meeting program milestones.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering
• Experience with Component SOR and CTS development
• Experience with automotive PPAP quality processes
• Experience with DRE Essentials methods and tools
• Experience balancing and mitigating risks with projects, suppliers, quality, and production
• DFMEA training
• DFSS Black Belt Certification, Red X, and/or OpEx experience
• Design/Development of Safety Critical Systems/Components
• Prior experience negotiating contracts
• Prior experience working with build-to-print suppliers
• Prior experience working with Corporate Common Components (CCC)

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and validation for mechatronics hardware calibrations, and application software.
• Run Product Development Team (PDT) meetings to coordinate the development and integration of the [insert component/system] into the vehicle.
• Support DFMEA development and updates.
• Create and maintain Interface Control Document (ICD) strategy and ICD templates.
• Author Engineering Work Orders to release the components for prototype and production vehicles.
• Prepare timing plans that ensure all program requirements and MRD dates are met.
• Troubleshoot component and vehicle level issues utilizing the Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS-Jira).
• Generate and maintain Component Technical Specifications (CTS) for mechatronic devices.
• Close the Loop on learnings by updating required information (Best Practices, GM Specifications, Statement of Requirements, Template, etc.).
• Work cross-functionally within GM, coordinating multiple suppliers.
• Lead/manage supplier resident engineers.
• Support sourcing activities, including creation of Statement of Requirements (SOR), Request for Information (RFI), and Statement of Development Work (SODW).
• Generate technical solutions for new vehicle programs.
• Perform complex design analysis.
• Initiate documents to provide engineering authority and to maintain math/CAD data.
• Work with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel, and others to implement cost reduction, methods, and product improvements, and to support build programs.

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Component SOR/CTS development

PPAP quality processes

DRE Essentials

DFSS Black Belt / OpEx

Safety-critical design

Contract negotiation

Build-to-print suppliers

CCC components

Job description

General Motors in Michigan seeks a Design Release Engineer to drive mechatronics hardware development across vehicle sensing and control domains. You will define requirements, release hardware, and partner with suppliers to integrate components into the vehicle.

This role demands broad technical knowledge, collaboration across teams, and ability to manage DFMEA, CTS, ICD, and SOPs while meeting program milestones.