Senior Design Release Engineer- Electrical Brackets & Packaging

General Motors•Warren, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Role: GM is undergoing a major transformation, both in how we operate and in how we will influence the future of transportation. The Module Bracket Senior Design Release Engineer is a key Mechanical Engineering position within the Electrical SMT responsible for creating robust attachment solutions in proper packaging environments for electrical modules and batteries on vehicle programs. What You'll Do (Responsibilities): Ensures that the design, development, and release of the bracket(s) are robustly integrated within the vehicle architecture with quality. Owns the Bracket Statement of Requirements, component timing plan, issues, etc. and manages details when changes are required. Develops engineering designs. Releases parts for production. Manages the cost, quality, mass, etc. for the respective bracket(s), ensuring a robust yet cost and mass efficient design. Supports pre-production build events including both physical and virtual builds. Provides assembly plant launch and remediation support. Assists bench marking analysis to support innovation, trade off or cost /benefit analysis. Communicates, coordinates, and consults with other engineering departments, suppliers and customers for overall engineering activities. Presents status updates to Vehicle Chief Engineer and Program Team.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Engineering.
5+ years’ experience in automotive engineering industry.
5+ years’ experience in packaging and bracket design/engineering (and/or other structural components).
2 years’ post-graduation experience in Design Release Engineer role.
2 years’ experience participating in DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) activities.
1 or more years of experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
Ability to travel as needed (up to 2% max; mostly local plants / suppliers)
This position requires legally operating a motor vehicle on a daily basis.
Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently.
Self-starter and self-motivated.
Exhibits appropriate interpersonal styles, teamwork skills, and communication methods to work effectively with cross-functional and cross-cultural business partners to meet mutual goals.
High level of oral and written communication skills.
High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex.
High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

7+ years’ experience in automotive engineering industry.
7+ years’ experience in packaging and bracket design/engineering strongly preferred (and/or other structural components)
Familiarity with DFSS (Design For Six Sigma) process.
Familiarity with CAE methods/processes.
Familiarity with Vehicle Development and Production Launch process.
Knowledge of plastic materials, processes, and tooling.
Understanding of engineering theory and principles of mechanical/electrical mechanisms.
Masters Degree in Engineering or MBA.
DFSS Black Belt Certification.

Responsibilities

Ensures that the design, development, and release of the bracket(s) are robustly integrated within the vehicle architecture with quality.
Owns the Bracket Statement of Requirements, component timing plan, issues, etc. and manages details when changes are required.
Develops engineering designs.
Releases parts for production.
Manages the cost, quality, mass, etc. for the respective bracket(s), ensuring a robust yet cost and mass efficient design.
Supports pre-production build events including both physical and virtual builds.
Provides assembly plant launch and remediation support.
Assists bench marking analysis to support innovation, trade off or cost /benefit analysis.
Communicates, coordinates, and consults with other engineering departments, suppliers and customers for overall engineering activities.
Presents status updates to Vehicle Chief Engineer and Program Team.