Senior Propulsion Controls Hardware Release Engineer

Jobtailor; Milford (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a technical leader for embedded controls within the automotive hardware release domain. You will own release responsibilities for production parts, coordinate with GM and suppliers, and lead cross-functional reviews to ensure on-time, high-quality hardware delivery.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 2+ years in embedded controls, and strong analytical and project-management skills. Advanced degrees or DFSS certification are strongly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, mechanical, computer, chemical engineering, mathematics, or physics.
• 2+ years of embedded controls experience.
• Basic understanding of software verification/validation processes.
• Engineering theory and principles of mechanical/electrical systems.
• High analytical ability for complex problems.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.
• Master's degree in a listed field (desired).
• 5–10 years of DRE experience (desired).
• GM component specification and release process experience (desired).
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and electronic chassis systems (desired).
• Knowledge of CAN, GMLAN, LIN (desired).
• Knowledge of OBD-II diagnostics (desired).
• Knowledge of automotive safety integrity levels (ASIL) (desired).
• DFSS Black Belt certification (desired).

Responsibilities

• Release parts and subsystems for production.
• Lead gathering, negotiation, updating, and documentation of product requirements.
• Serve as the single-point contact between GM and the supplier.
• Use data to solve complex problems.
• Lead and develop strategic solutions for safety, warranty, cost, and quality initiatives.
• Own release responsibility for hardware delivered on time and with high quality.
• Lead controller change negotiations with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Update and release requirements documents.
• Coordinate sourcing documents and provide technical expertise during purchasing.
• Lead and facilitate embedded controls module Product Development Team meetings.
• Manage documented electrical and mechanical interfaces, including component packaging.
• Coordinate requirements and design reviews with suppliers, algorithm groups, and software groups.
• Ensure hardware prototypes are validated and available for pre-production milestones.
• Ensure production-released parts meet PPAP requirements and supplier readiness for volume production.
• Reduce controller warranty to meet quality targets.
• Work with Mechatronic Hardware Team and software for engine/propulsion control modules in future platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to new employees.

Skills

Embedded controls experience

Project management

Quantitative data analysis

Software verification/validation

Vehicle dynamics knowledge

Controller change negotiations

Production release process

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related

Master's degree in engineering/computer science/mathematics/physics (desired)

Tools

CAN

GMLAN

LIN

OBD-II diagnostics

PPAP documentation

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a technical leader for embedded controls within the automotive hardware release domain. You will own release responsibilities for production parts, coordinate with GM and suppliers, and lead cross-functional reviews to ensure on-time, high-quality hardware delivery.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 2+ years in embedded controls, and strong analytical and project-management skills. Advanced degrees or DFSS certification are strongly valued.