Software Design Release Engineer - Steering

General Motors • Warren, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, Michigan three times per week, at minimum. The Role: The 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. The 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 a Steering 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 ensuring solutions are implemented in a timely manner. Lastly, the Outsourced steering SW DRE will be responsible for troubleshooting software related issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science
• Minimum 2+ years of automotive experience
• Demonstrated proficiency comprehending software/hardware requirements
• Must be capable of providing component specific direction to supplier resident engineers
• Intermediate level knowledge of software verification/validation processes
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
• Intermediate 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

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science
• 5+ 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

Responsibilities

• 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 collaborate with GM technical experts during purchasing process to support technical items raised in technical reviews with the potential suppliers.
• 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 during development cycle and post launch.
• Organizes and leads key Controller Product Development Team (PDT) meetings.
• Own/Release the software for development & production including part number proliferation for the embedded controller (e.g. end model part number, software, and calibration parts)
• 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)
• Controller warranty analysis, issue resolution, parts restriction and report updates as required to team leadership/CPIT
• Supplier and Vehicle Assembly plant visits as required

Benefits

• GM offers a variety of health and well-being 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees