Design Release Engineer
About The Position
This role participates in product development and integration activities, utilizing engineering tools and processes to develop components and systems for vehicle programs. The engineer will develop and maintain requirements for hardware and software, coordinate milestone deliveries, and act as a liaison between GM and suppliers. They will contribute to validation efforts, perform the Application Engineering role for the GM release process, and provide technical direction to Resident Engineers. The position involves resolving complex technical issues, conducting research, and recommending design improvements. Responsibilities include preparing technical requirements, developing engineering solutions for clusters, conducting design reviews, initiating DFMEAs, reviewing dimming curve and reflection studies, supporting component validation and DRBTR events, preparing and tracking ECRs, supporting prototype builds and testing, triaging and resolving issues in PRTS, and supporting cost discussions with the purchasing team. The role operates under a hybrid work policy (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) and requires reporting to the local office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or related field of study
- Five (5) years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, Design Release Engineer, or related role.
- Five (5) years of experience with PRTS (Problem Resolution and Tracking System)
- Five (5) years of experience with ECR (Engineering Change Request)
- Five (5) years of experience with Emerge system (engineering application to support multiple business processes and workflows)
- Five (5) years of experience with Vehicle development process
- Five (5) years of experience with Vehicle electrical architecture and related systems
- Five (5) years of experience with Infotainment Systems Hardware and Software Engineering
- Five (5) years of experience with CAN and LIN architecture including collecting logs to root cause issues
- Five (5) years of experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
- Five (5) years of experience with Design Review Based upon Test Results (DRBTR)
- Five (5) years of experience with Program Management focus on Clusters
- Five (5) years of experience with Strategic Orientation for SW implementation
- Five (5) years of experience with System Engineering
- Five (5) years of experience with Pre-Production Approval Process
- Five (5) years of experience with Electronic Control Unit Validation Engineering (Environmental, Electromagnetic compatibility, Software and Vehicle system level).
Responsibilities
- Participate in product development and integration activities.
- Utilize engineering tools and processes to successfully develop components and systems for vehicle programs.
- Develop and maintain a specific cluster family set of requirements for both hardware and software.
- Coordinate all milestone deliveries for hardware and software to support all pre-production and production activities.
- Provide an active conduit between GM and the Interfacing Tier 1 - Supplier for all open items.
- Contribute to GM-Validation to achieve successful validation complete timing in alignment with program milestones.
- Perform the Application Engineering role releasing the part through the GM release process.
- Provide technical and day-to-day direction to Resident Engineers to deliver all required program specific work products.
- Resolve highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research.
- Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
- Prepare and finalize the technical requirements for cluster with Subject Matter Expert (SME) collaboration.
- Develop Engineering Solution for Cluster based on vehicle architecture and release final design to production ensuring compliance with engineering standards and specifications.
- Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to ensure designs meet performance, cost, and timing targets.
- Initiate and conduct Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
- Review and approve dimming curve analysis for day and night mode in the vehicle and check the reflection study in the vehicle.
- Work with supplier to complete component validation on time and participate Design Review Based upon Test Results (DRBTR) events.
- Prepare and track engineering change releases (ECR) and maintain documentation.
- Support prototype builds and testing activities, analyzing results, and making recommendations for design improvements.
- Triage and resolve issues in timely manner and document in the Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS).
- Support purchasing team for engineering design cost discussions and cost savings ideas.
Benefits
- From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
