About The Position
General Motors is seeking a high-performing Design Release Engineer for the Front Camera / Perception Module. The role is responsible for requirements definition, design execution, analysis, development, testing, and management of Active Safety Component engineering projects. These sensors support near- and far-object detection for vehicle safety features such as forward collision warning, collision-mitigated braking, and lane departure warning. The engineer provides technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel and may direct a small group working toward specific engineering objectives, consulting with a supervisor as required. The position serves as the primary GM engineering interface with component suppliers and is accountable for meeting vehicle program cost, timing, investment, and quality imperatives. It leads technical work across hardware and software, supports supplier and sourcing activities, and releases production parts, subsystems, and software packages as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering degree program.
- At least 5 years of experience in a job-related area.
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms.
- Specific knowledge of engineering mechanics, physics, metallurgy, and manufacturing methods engineering.
- Understanding of product design and process interdependencies.
- High level of analytical ability to address unusual and difficult problems.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in electrical/electronic component design or release.
- DFMEA training.
- Electronic validation experience.
- DFSS certification.
- Software controls or wiring experience.
- Experience designing or developing safety-critical systems or components.
- Experience with automated driving sensors such as cameras, lidars, radars, or ultrasonic sensors.
- Knowledge of software development and systems as they pertain to engineering.
- Prior manufacturing or industrial engineering experience for design for manufacturing.
- Knowledge of computer software as it pertains to engineering.
- Knowledge of Team Center Systems Engineering and/or Doors requirements management tools.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Design Release Engineer for the Front Camera / Perception Module, including hardware and software elements.
- Organize and drive design-for-manufacturing initiatives.
- Develop component technical specifications, statements of requirements, and subsystem technical specifications in collaboration with Technical Specialist Leads.
- Lead formal design, peer, and quality reviews.
- Lead resolution of technical issues.
- Lead and manage supplier resident engineers.
- Support sourcing activities.
- Support vehicle Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) activities.
- Act as the primary GM engineering interface with component suppliers.
- Ensure vehicle program cost, timing, investment, and quality imperatives are met.
- Provide technical leadership for advanced technology development.
- Perform complex design analysis.
- Develop engineering designs, including subsystems.
- Implement engineering changes.
- Plan and implement test and/or development programs.
- Release parts and subsystems for production, including software packages as needed.
- Exercise technical direction over other engineers or engineering support personnel and potentially provide work direction to a small group.
Benefits
- GM provides well-being support at work and at home and directs candidates to its Total Rewards resources for benefit information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
