Design Release Engineer - Propulsion Wiring

Job Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard - from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role:

Key Competencies:

Drive for Results

Dealing with ambiguity

Prioritization and decision-making skills

Action-oriented

Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Customer-focused

Integrity and Trust

Problem Solving

Conflict management

Leading with Influence

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

Coordinate design and integration of engine, transmission or battery harness.

Utilize Engineering tools and processes to successfully develop routing, select wire guages, connectors, terminals, attachments, coverings and design channels, brackets and/or grommets, as needed. Additionally, collaborate with other engineers to ensure harness is functional and meets requirements.

Effectively achieve program milestones by thorough and rigorous program management, administering and coordinating programs and advising management.

Has knowledge and understanding of aspects of automotive wiring or harness, you will provide engineering judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of automotive wiring.

Conduct technical design reviews and initiate applicable drawing reviews

Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.

Complete and review DFMEAs and DRBFMs for all parts / design changes

Demonstrate designs meet requirements by analysis, development, and validation

Execute and support Peer Reviews per program milestones

Work with component suppliers to meet program imperatives (Quality, Cost and Timing)

Work as part of a diverse team supporting component development including mechanical design, thermal/structural/ and electrical analysis

Work with manufacturing to ensure build ability and to resolve quality requirements

Provide Program Management and execution of deliverables and program team meetings

Work with component suppliers to meet design and timing objectives

You will perform multiple tasks. Lead and likely direct the work of others as a PDT Leader

Travel - Domestic & International, about 10-15%

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical

3+ years' of engineering experience

Understanding of engineering theory

High level of analytical ability where problems are complex

Time management skills to meet agreed upon customer deliverables, able to manage multiple projects

Proficient computer skills including analyzing data, creating presentations

Interpersonal styles and communication skills to work effectively with local and international team members

Technical writing ability to create written engineering evaluation reports

Ability to read, interpret and generate engineering drawings and specifications

Familiarity with CAD and CAE

Ability to travel

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Master’s degree in Engineering

Experience with Power and Signal Distribution System (PSDS)

Experience with designing & releasing a part

5+ years’ experience with a major automotive OEM

Understanding of GD&T principles

Experience with ‘build to print’ parts – or – experience writing specifications and managing suppliers with ‘build to spec’ parts

Experience with structural, thermal NVH analysis tools

Experience managing suppliers on critical timelines

Design for Six Sigma Certification

Experience with Unigraphics NX

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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel About GM

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