General Motors-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Senior
Hybrid • Warren, MI
5,001-10,000 employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

The Senior Outsourced Steering SW DRE (Software Design Release Engineer) position will be responsible for supporting sourcing, validating, supporting root cause activity for SW related issues and releasing steering software for production. This role now encompasses roles previously led by a CSIE (Controller Software Integration Engineer) and CVE (Component Validation Engineer) and will be part of a SAFe Deployment Scrum Team. The Senior Outsourced steering SW DRE will be steward of the part as it impacts the customer and will be the single point contact between GM and the supplier. You will be responsible for creating, communicating, and leading various types of product plans and ensuring the on-time delivery of an EBCM - Electronics Brakes Control Module. There will be focus on ensuring integrated ART solution is thoroughly validated end-to-end (from supplier, through vehicle, and to the end customer). Additionally, you will be responsible for managing software related PRTS and ensure solutions are implemented in a timely manner. Lastly, the Senior Outsourced steering SW DRE will be responsible for troubleshooting software related issues.

  • Address all controller and system safety concerns promptly
  • Lead and support product issue investigations (Problem Resolution Tracking System - PRTS), continuous process improvements, standard methodologies, lessons learned, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Gather all necessary documents for sourcing and provide technical expertise during purchasing process
  • Facilitate requirements and design reviews with suppliers, algorithm and software groups (DFMEA, DRBFM, Peer Reviews)
  • Negotiate changes from supplier, Electrical Architecture, Controls, Software and Cyber Security Engineers and update controller requirement documents
  • Organizes and leads key Controller Product Development Team (PDT) meetings.
  • Lead investigations on software releated issues
  • Own/Release the software for development & production
  • Manage part number proliferation for the embedded controller (end model part number, software, and calibration parts)
  • Create and manage controller validation plans--Worst Case Analysis, Bench (Design Demo), Design and Process Validation
  • Coordinate activities and manage a full test plan including required supplier testing as well as all other testing required to validate component including, but not limited to: applicable regulatory testing, subsystem integration testing, system safety testing, cybersecurity, etc.
  • Keep supplier(s) on track to meet key milestones (design freeze, gate reviews for prototype levels, validation start and complete dates)
  • Monitor design changes in production (via Change Notices)
  • Controller warranty analysis, issue resolution, parts restriction and report updates as required to team leadership/CPIT
  • Supplier and Vehicle Assembly plant visits as required
  • Train, coach, mentor other team members of the scrum team on the roles of a Controls DRE
  • Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science
  • Minimum 5+ years of automotive experience
  • Demonstrated proficiency comprehending software/hardware requirements
  • Must be capable of providing component specific direction to new engineers and supplier resident engineers
  • High level knowledge of software verification/validation processes
  • Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
  • High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
  • High level of oral and written communication skills
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
  • Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
  • Master's degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science
  • 8+ years of DRE experience
  • DFSS Black Belt Certified
  • Experience in the GM product release and specification process
  • Experience with customer interface technologies
  • In-depth knowledge of vehicle serial data communications (i.e. CAN, GMLAN, & LIN)
  • Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and electronic chassis systems
  • Knowledge of OBD-II Diagnostics and Functional Safety
  • Knowledge of SAFe Agile Release process including PI/ART/SCRUMS
  • 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.
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