Senior Design Release Engineer - Specialty cables
Senior Design Release Engineer - Specialty cables
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Job Description
Job Description
Hybrid
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Cole Engineering Center Podium three times per week at minimum.
The Role
The Specialty cable DRE position is responsible for releasing and validating specialty cable components and subassemblies for catalog readiness and production usages. Specialty cables include but are not limited to COAX LVDS and USB to enable features within the infotainment or active safety systems. The DRE position will be responsible for ensuring all GM requirements are met and they will be the singlepoint contact between GM and the supplier. The DRE will participate in highly complex problems using quantitative and qualitative data to find solutions with a blend of program management and technical leadership. They will also be responsible to lead and develop strategic solutions to achieve business initiatives for safety warranty cost and quality. This posting is within the Power Signal Distribution Systems for GM.
What you Will Do
- Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
- You will perform multiple tasks. Lead and likely direct the work of our supplier partners. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
- Own/Release/Validate catalog specialty cable subassemblies (including connectors terminals cables coverings etc) for development & production
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including SMT leadership AVD Vehicle Performance Manufacturing Purchasing and Program teams to meet key deliverables. Work closely with the wiring and device DREs to determine technical needs of the subassembly and create a design that meets those requirements. Escalating anything that cannot be met to leadership.
- Address all related safety concerns promptly
- Support cost savings initiatives
- Facilitate requirements validation and design reviews with suppliers (DFMEA DRBFM Peer Reviews VCRI)
- Expected to optimize a comprehensive and detailed plan to develop and validate the assigned component to meet its technical requirements.
- Keep supplier(s) on track to meet key milestones (design freeze gate reviews for prototype levels PPAP ready on time validation start and complete dates)
- Ensures hardware is available and validated appropriately for key vehicle build events: (IVER APPV PPV etc.
- Reviews and approves component program specific DV & PV ADVP&R
- Update validation status to leadership on a regular basis.
- Document test failures in PRTS
- Ensures DV and PV are completed on time to the validation milestones
- Ensures all test documentation is completed by Validation Documentation Complete milestone and completes validation action plan or 3660 in support of launch.
- Subassembly part number warranty analysis issue resolution parts restriction and report updates as required
- Supplier and Vehicle Assembly plant visits as required
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or Computer Science
- Minimum 5 years of related experience
- Must be capable of providing component specific direction to new engineers and supplier resident engineers
- Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
- Ability to travel as needed (up to 2 max; mostly local plants / suppliers)
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Masters degree in Engineering
- 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
- Demonstrated proficiency comprehending connector requirements
- Minimum 5 years of DRE experience
- DFSS Green Belt Certified
- Experience in the GM product release and specification process
- Familiarity with PSDS component physical and virtual test methods.
- Previous subsystem and/or component testing experience in automotive.
- DFSS Blackbelt Certified systems
Injection Molded Plastic Design
- High speed connector and terminal selection application
- Connector Design and application
Relocation
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day individually and collectively to drive meaningful change through our words our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals dependent on role needs. Every day we want every employee no matter their background ethnicity preferences or location to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes the following benefits in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days holidays and parental leave for mothers fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive) dental vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional personal educational or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
