Design Release Engineer (DRE) - Customer Controls

General Motors•Warren, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Release Engineer (DRE) for Customer Controls is responsible for leading the design release for current and future switch assemblies. This engineer will represent the engineering organization to internal program teams as well as external suppliers. In this role, you will develop engineering solutions to release a final design for production. You will be responsible for a group of customer controls components, engineering them for use by multiple vehicle programs, and also work with supplier resident engineers to resolve issues and release parts. As the Design Release Engineer (DRE), you’ll interact with various departments, supporting Manufacturing and Service Engineers, Product Engineering, Product Launch teams, as well as working with Quality engineers to investigate warranty-related issues, and preparation of the owner’s manual. Additionally, you would present design alternatives to management for decision. The role requires a proactive individual who will ensure project timing and part availability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work within GM, suppliers, and with program teams
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple activities
Hands-on vehicle working experience
Ability to self-motivate / self-direct
Problem-solving proficiency
Knowledge and experience with design release system and process, manufacturing process, and vehicle validation process.
This position requires legally operating a motor vehicle on a daily basis

Nice To Haves

Design for Six Sigma training and experience

Responsibilities

Develop and design package concept.
Initiate and conduct Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
Prepare and track Engineering Change Work Orders for release documentation and changes.
Develop design alternatives and present them to management for decision.
Develop and track validation test plans.
Manage change requests and issue tracking.
Coordinate design of component with vehicle changes.
Initiate, analyze and revise design if test/ manufacturing/ field problems occur and implement problem resolution.