Design Release Engineering - Connectors

GM • Warren, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Role The Connecter DRE position is responsible for releasing and validating connector components for catalog readiness and production usages. The DRE position will be responsible for ensuring all GM requirements are met and they will be the single-point contact between GM and the supplier. The DRE will participate in complex problems using quantitative and qualitative data to find solutions with a blend of program management and technical leadership. They will also be responsible to lead and develop strategic solutions to achieve business initiatives for safety, warranty, cost and quality. This posting is within the Power Signal Distribution Systems for GM.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• 2 years combined experience in designing, developing, and release
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 2% max; mostly local plants / suppliers)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in connector design and development
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to manufacturing and Connector Systems.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience in revolutionizing wire harness installation processes through automation, driving cost reductions and manufacturing efficiency.
• Injection Molded Plastic Design experience
• Connector Design and application experience

Responsibilities

• Own/Release/Validate catalog connectors for development & production
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including SMT leadership, AVD, Vehicle Performance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Program teams to meet key deliverables.
• Work closely with the wiring and device DREs to determine technical needs of the subassembly and create a design that meets those requirements.
• Escalating anything that cannot be met to leadership
• Address all related safety concerns promptly
• Support cost savings initiatives
• Facilitate requirements, validation, and design reviews with suppliers (DFMEA, DRBFM, Peer Reviews, VCRI)
• Expected to optimize a comprehensive and detailed plan to develop and validate the assigned component to meet its technical requirements.
• Keep supplier(s) on track to meet key milestones (design freeze, gate reviews for prototype levels, PPAP ready on time, validation start and complete dates)
• Ensures hardware is available and validated appropriately for key vehicle build events: (IVER, APPV, PPV, etc.)
• Reviews and approves component program specific DV & PV ADVP&R
• Update validation status to leadership on a regular basis.
• Document test failures in PRTS
• Ensures DV and PV are completed on time to the validation milestones
• Ensures all test documentation is completed by the required program milestone in support of vehicle builds.
• Part number warranty analysis, issue resolution, parts restriction and report updates as required
• Supplier and Vehicle Assembly plant visits as required

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees