Senior Design Release Engineer- Integrated Center Stack (ICS)

General Motors • Warren, MI

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About The Position

The Integrated Center Stack (ICS) and the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) are the main customer interfaces to our cutting-edge infotainment systems. Because they are styled electronic devices and prominently integrated in the IP, they give the ICS Lead high exposure to multiple disciplines in the organization. For some programs, the Senior Design Release (DRE) Engineer ICS Lead also manages the development and execution of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Controls and possibly the Front Passenger Infotainment (FPI) display integration which is another application-specific Infotainment interface. As the Senior Design Release Engineer (DRE) ICS Lead, you’ll interact with interior, HVAC, electrical, materials and integration engineering teams. Outside of engineering, there’s interaction with program teams, marketing, manufacturing and significant time spent collaborating with suppliers, the design studio, purchasing and quality. In the end, the goal is to ensure all requirements and deliverables are met on time, with quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience of electronic components or styled infotainment components or another related technology
• Possess a high level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex
• Demonstrate creativity, initiative and good judgment in decision making
• Experience as a cross-functional team leader dealing with styled components
• Experience with Launch in resolving fit/finish and any other build issues in manufacturing
• Knowledge of vehicle data communication systems (CAN, LVDS, LIN, ETHERNET)
• Knowledge of vehicle safety requirements (e.g., FMVSS, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of requirements engineering process (FMEA, DFSS)

Nice To Haves

• Skilled in collaborating with design studio, program teams, other SMTs (interior and HVAC) and purchasing
• Design Engineering skills (UniGraphics training)
• Designing parts (hardware engineering)
• CAD Knowledge of verification and validation process (component-, bench-, vehicle-level)
• Experience with managing multiple vehicle programs/suppliers simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Create Statement of Requirements (SOR) in collaboration with purchasing, studio and engineering to develop requirements, allowable cost, etc.
• Work alongside the Display team (instrument cluster, infotainment)
• Manage and update component-specific technical specification(s)
• Track and manage imperatives (cost, investment, mass, etc.) to meet program targets
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical direction to supplier resident engineer(s) and/or other DREs
• Lead product development team (PDT) meetings and provided technical direction to PDT members
• Act as engineering lead in studio activities for surface development
• Work with supplier to develop needed execution criteria (Design execution sections, surface, die vectors, regulatory compliance, etc.) to support surface development
• Work with User Experience, Interior and/or Appearance Studios and Materials Engineering to identify solutions for achieving finish, color, gloss, etc. of materials
• Effectively communicate direction, status, issues and resolutions to PDT members, as well as all levels of leadership within the department, program team, purchasing and studio
• Support development builds and launch activities with troubleshooting, retrofits, etc. to ensure a flawless launch
• Manage all component validation activities and close all issues by required milestones

Benefits

• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level