General Motors · 1 month ago
Senior Design Release Engineer - Power Signal Connectors
Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Motors is a leading automotive company committed to innovation and excellence. The Senior Design Release Engineer will be responsible for the release, validation, and lifecycle management of low-voltage connection systems, driving product definition and ensuring alignment with GM’s objectives for safety, quality, and efficiency.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own/Release/Validate the low voltage connector hardware for development & production
Address all connector related safety concerns promptly
Support cost savings initiatives
Facilitate requirements, validation, and design reviews with suppliers (DFMEA, DRBFM, Peer Reviews, VCRI)
Expected to optimize a comprehensive and detailed plan to develop and validate the assigned component to meet its technical requirements
Keep supplier(s) on track to meet key milestones (design freeze, gate reviews for prototype levels, validation start and complete dates)
Ensures hardware is available and validated appropriately for key vehicle build events: (IVER, APPV, PPV, etc.)
Reviews and approves component program specific DV & PV ADVP&R
Define validation requirements for SSTS/CTS Section 4 including VCRI
Update validation status in Janus as required
Document test failures in PRTS
Ensures DV and PV are completed on time to the validation milestones
Ensures all test documentation is completed by Validation Documentation Complete milestone and completes validation action plan or 3660 in support of launch
Connector warranty analysis, issue resolution, parts restriction and report updates as required
Supplier and Vehicle Assembly plant visits as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent connector experience
Minimum 5+ years of automotive experience
Must be capable of providing component specific direction to new engineers and supplier resident engineers
Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
Ability to travel as needed (up to 2% max; mostly local plants / suppliers)
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering
Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
High level of oral and written communication skills
High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
Demonstrated proficiency comprehending connector requirements
Minimum 5+ years of DRE experience
DFSS Green Belt Certified
Experience in the GM product release and specification process
Familiarity with PSDS component physical and virtual test methods
Previous subsystem and/or component testing experience in automotive
DFSS Blackbelt Certified systems
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General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
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