Engineering Group - Design Release Engineering
General Motors
- United States
- United States
À propos
This role is categorized as hybrid, meaning the selected candidate will be expected to work on-site at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week (or other frequency determined by their manager).
This role is not eligible for relocation.
About the role:
As a
Product Design Release Engineer - Vehicle Closure System Lead Engineer
, you will own the design, engineering, and release of closure systems across multiple vehicle programs. You will lead cross-functional product development teams to deliver integrated, high-quality closure subsystems that balance innovation, performance, cost, mass, and manufacturability.
This role requires strong technical depth in closures, proven leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions and regions to deliver high-quality products on time.
Key Responsibilities:
System Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Lead closure
subsystem development and integration
with cross-functional partners to achieve robust solutions with balanced imperatives.
Support
system architects and lead integrators
to guide studio, program, and manufacturing teams toward integrated solutions that balance innovation, content, and manufacturing constraints.
Support development and validation of the
dimensional strategy
for the subsystem and interfacing components.
Effectively
negotiate trade-offs
with cross-functional partners to arrive at balanced solutions.
Collaborate extensively with
Body Manufacturing, Body Shop, General Assembly, VDDV/CAE Engineers
to balance subsystem requirements, SSTS requirements, packaging, and dimensional needs.
Ensure theme development enables
high quality and on-time execution
.
Lead the development of
studies and alternatives
, recommending program direction based on cost, mass, timing, DFMEA, quality, and other key imperatives.
Communicate information clearly to and from internal and external customer organizations.
Technical Leadership in Closure Subsystems:
Apply a strong understanding of
SSTS
at a high level to enable adaptation to new vehicles and innovation programs.
Demonstrate
deep technical knowledge of closure systems
and system integration, including components such as latches, hinges, counterbalances, power actuators, handles, and sensors.
Lead subsystem
innovation
, balancing risk and reach with quality and on-time execution.
Understand
region-specific differences
in materials, processes, and requirements.
Maintain knowledge of
competitive benchmarks and trends
in closure subsystems.
Engage with the
TS team
and act as an active leader in
GSSLT
.
Drive the development and implementation of
subsystem best practices
, and effectively share learnings across programs/platforms/AVDC.
Apply strong knowledge of
manufacturing processes
for closure systems across Stamping, Body, Paint, and GA.
Product Development Team (PDT) & Program Execution:
Lead the
Product Development Team (PDT)
to meet all deliverables on time while managing imperatives and providing integrated solutions across multiple programs.
Run effective subsystem
PDT meetings
, driving alignment, issue resolution, and execution.
Lead the PDT to execute
quality chain elements
with rigor and excellence.
Co-lead
System Design Reviews, Peer Reviews, DRBTR Reviews
to ensure 100% design fidelity and best-practice compliance, with a strong focus on interfaces and integration.
Drive completion of key deliverables through the
Vehicle Development Process (VDP)
utilizing PDT and component timing plans, including:
Math releases
SORs and sourcing
Tool kick-offs
Test-ready properties and validation
ICDs, CRVs, MRDs for build events
PPAP completion
Demonstrate working knowledge of
GM systems and processes
(ECR, PRTS, eMerge, PPAP, TWOs, etc.).
Co-lead development, execution, and approval of
validation plans
for subsystems.
Lead PDT, SQ, and Purchasing teams to enable
on-time sourcing
of qualified suppliers.
Use
Robust Engineering tools
(DFSS, OPEX, etc.) to optimize product design.
Launch & Dimensional Quality:
Lead development and execution of the
dimensional strategy
, including BIW foundation assessment, fit strategy, capability assessments, and validation, utilizing VSM, CAE plans, matching, and slow builds.
Ensure
GD&T strategy
is aligned with dimensional capability and assembly strategy.
Determine the
root cause of dimensional issues
and drive robust corrective actions.
Work with Manufacturing to develop
closure system process validation plans
that support high-quality, on-time launches.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
.
Minimum
5 years of experience
as a Design Release Engineer (DRE) or equivalent, with new product development experience across all vehicle development cycles (concept through launch) for systems and subsystems.
Proficient in
engineering operations, specification and release processes, and best practices
.
Experience across
all phases of a vehicle program
.
Proven
leadership skills
with the ability to motivate and influence others.
Strong
interpersonal skills
with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
Extensive
analytical ability
to solve complex, difficult problems.
Demonstrated ability to
deal with ambiguity
and enable timely decision-making.
Excellent
oral and written communication skills
.
Strong
program management skills
, including planning, prioritization, and risk management.
Working knowledge of
global regulations
related to closures and body systems.
Strong
physics-based and methodical problem-solving skills
.
Experience working with
overseas automotive OEMs and suppliers
.
Experience with
Body manufacturing processes
, including:
Stamping formability
Welding and hemming
Datum and tolerancing
Surface quality standards
ABC metrics
GDIS (Global Dimensional Information System)
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Science
or other advanced engineering degree.
DFSS Black Belt Certification
and
Red X Journeyman
certification.
Experience in
fixture design and product validation
.
Experience in
budget plan development
and cost management.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).
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}.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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