Senior Design Release Engineer - Vehicle Sensing Hardware

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

GM vehicle discounts

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Senior Design Release Engineer in Warren, Michigan, focused on developing innovative solutions for vehicle sensing technologies. This role involves overseeing design validation, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving technical strategies for safety systems.

Ideal candidates will possess a Master's in Engineering and have experience with SOR development, DFMEA processes, and managing supplier relations. GM values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• Experience with Component Statement of Requirements (SOR) and Technical Specifications (CTS) development.
• Experience with automotive PPAP quality processes.
• DFMEA training and certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and validation for sensing system hardware and software.
• Run Product Development Team meetings for integration of sensing systems.
• Create and maintain Interface Control Document strategy.

Skills

Knowledge of vehicle sensing hardware

Creative thinking

Independent problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS-Jira)

DFMEA methods

Job description

Our Mission:
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:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual contributor who has knowledge of vehicle sensing hardware and a desire to work as a Senior Design Release Engineer (DRE). Broad technical knowledge combined with creative and independent thinking are needed to be successful in this role. This DRE will develop requirements and methods for using sensing technologies in new ways to solve challenges with Occupant and Pedestrian Protection systems, Chassis Dynamic Position Sensing, Thermal Vision, and/or Environmental Sensing. This DRE will implement new sensing strategies using acceleration, position and environmental sensors, radar, and camera technologies. This DRE performs complex assignments requiring a wider application of principles, theories, and concepts.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee design and validation for sensing system hardware, calibrations, and application software.
• Run Product Development Team (PDT) meetings to coordinate the development and integration of the sensing system hardware components 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 sensing component hardware.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Experience with Component Statement of Requirements (SOR) and Component Technical Specification (CTS) development
• Experience with automotive PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) quality processes
• Experience with “DRE Essentials” methods and tools
• Experience in 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)

SPONSORSHIP: 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, H4 EAD, J-1, etc.).

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

Diversity Information: General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.