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General Motors · 2 months ago

Design Release Engineer - Front and Rear Closures

Warren, Michigan, United States of America

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

General Motors is redefining mobility with a focus on human-centered design. The Product Design Release Engineer for Vehicle Closures will be responsible for designing and engineering Closure Access Systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet manufacturing and engineering requirements.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborates with cross-functional partners to achieve a robust solution with balanced imperatives

Supporting System Architects and Lead Integrators and System Leads to guide the Integrated Suppliers, Software and Services partners, Program Teams and Manufacturing partners to develop integrated solutions that balance innovation, content and imperatives within manufacturing constraints, engineering requirements and best practices

Negotiates with cross-functional partners to balance solutions

Collaborates extensively with Closures Engineers, Software and Services Engineers, Suppliers, General Assembly and VDDV/CAE Engineers to balance component requirements, SSTS requirements, along with packaging and dimensional requirements

Ensuring criteria development enables quality on time execution

Ensuring software Controls and Electrical requirements are developed, communicated and delivered

Develops studies/alternatives, and supports Program direction based upon cost, mass, timing, DFMEA, quality, and other program imperatives

Communicates information to and from internal and external customer organizations

Understands SSTS to enable adaptation to new vehicles

Some technical knowledge of Closures and system integration with basic working knowledge of Closure components (Latches, Hinges, Counterbalance, Power Actuators, Handles, Sensors)

Works with System Leads to balance risk and reach with quality and on-time execution

Knowledge of competitive benchmarks and trends in subsystem space

Engaged with TS team and active participant in GSSLT’s

Understands and implements subsystem best practices and can quickly and effectively share learning’s with other programs/platforms/AVD

Familiar with manufacturing process for Closures across Stamping, Body, Paint and GA

Running effective subsystem PDT

Execute Quality Chain elements with rigor and excellence

Co-Lead System Design Reviews, Peer reviews, DRBTR reviews ensure 100 percent design fidelity and best practice compliance– with focus on interfaces and integration issues, specifically in the software Controls domain

Completion of the key deliverables thru the VDP utilizing PDT and component timing plans, including math releases, SOR’s, Sourcing, Tool Kick Offs, Test-Ready Properties, Validation/Verification, ICDm/e, CRV’s, MRD’s for build events, and PPAP

Working knowledge of GM system and processes (ECR, PRTS, eMerge, PPAP, TWO’s etc.)

Leads in the development, execution and approval of Verification plans for subsystems

Supports the PDT, SQ and Purchasing team to enable on-time sourcing of qualified Suppliers

Uses Robust Engineering tools (DFSS, OPEX, etc) to optimize product design

Determines the root cause of build issues

Understands Controls logic and intended customer-facing Closure system behavior

Work with Manufacturing to develop closure system process validation plans

Qualification

Design Release EngineeringClosure Access SystemsDFSS Black Belt CertificationMATLABSimulinkAnalytical SkillsProgram ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving