Mechatronics Hardware Release Engineer — Cross-Functional

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

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

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