General Motors · 1 day ago
Design Release Engineer - Aggregator and Extender
Warren, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Motors is seeking a high-performing Design Release Engineer (DRE) responsible for defining requirements and executing design for key electronic modules. The role involves leading engineering projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with program imperatives.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible to specify and release Aggregator and Extender and ensure those modules meet all requirements
Responsible for packaging and mounting of responsible components to multiple vehicle programs
Responsible to prepare component hardware and software timing plans that ensure all program requirements and material required dates are met
Chair a cross-functional Product Development Team (PDT) to coordinate the development and integration of products into the vehicle
Ensure all vehicle Program Imperatives (i.e., piece cost, investment, mass, base engineering content & IPTV) involving these components are met
Create/Approve Engineering Change Request (ECRs) to release component and all fastener part numbers
Investigation of design alternatives and respond to Change Requests (CRs) in a timely manner
Work as a Validation engineer to develop a component validation plan and ensure that the plan is executed in time to meet program imperatives
Participate in Formal Design, Peer and Quality Valve reviews as required by the Vehicle Development Process (VDP)
Approve Owner/Service Manual/Customer Information Card Content revisions for accuracy, consistency and completeness
Approve all In-process Electrical test plans
Approve specific ALDL/DVT/Diagnostic Tool requirements for all new majors
Support vehicle integration activity for pre-production and production vehicles
Interface with Senior System Safety Engineer to Develop the system safety plan for the Aggregator and Extender according to the GM System Safety Engineering Process
Lead/participate in issue resolution for design and development issues, ECU warranty analysis, parts restriction and report updates as required to Engineering and Vehicle Team leadership
Collaborate in a Scaled Agile product delivery team, comprised of cross-functional company peers and component supplier engineers to continuously prioritize, refine, and deploy component and system features
Qualification
Required
Working level knowledge of vehicle serial data communications (Ethernet, CAN, LIN, E-Fuse)
Bachelor Degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science
Minimum 5 years experience in applying microprocessor based controllers (MCU) to automotive vehicle electrical systems
High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area
High level of oral and written communication skills
Excellent problem solving skills involving complex systems
Effective interpersonal skills that focus and influence others, including those which may have priority differences with yours
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering
High level knowledge of Electronic Hardware and Circuit Design
High degree of Program Management skills
Experience in the automotive product release and specification process (preferred)
Knowledge of microcontroller architectures, memory technologies, and programming
High level understanding of hardware design and failure modes in electronic modules
Demonstrated proficiency in writing and comprehending software/hardware requirements
High level knowledge of software verification/validation processes
High level knowledge of hardware validation processes
High level knowledge of automotive EMC requirements
Experienced in performing system and component level DFMEAs (preferred)
Experienced using DFSS (preferred)
Benefits
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
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
Recent News
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