Senior Design Release Engineer- Electrical Brackets & Packaging

Job Description

The Role:

GM is undergoing a major transformation both in how we operate and in how we will influence the future of transportation. The Module Bracket Senior Design Release Engineer is a key Mechanical Engineering position within the Electrical SMT responsible for creating robust attachment solutions in proper packaging environments for electrical modules and batteries on vehicle programs.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities):

• Ensures that the design development and release of the bracket(s) are robustly integrated within the vehicle architecture with quality.
• Owns the Bracket Statement of Requirements component timing plan issues etc. and manages details when changes are required.
• Develops engineering designs.
• Releases parts for production.
• Manages the cost quality mass etc. for the respective bracket(s) ensuring a robust yet cost and mass efficient design.
• Supports pre-production build events including both physical and virtual builds.
• Provides assembly plant launch and remediation support.
• Assists bench marking analysis to support innovation trade off or cost /benefit analysis.
• Communicates coordinates and consults with other engineering departments suppliers and customers for overall engineering activities.
• Presents status updates to Vehicle Chief Engineer and Program Team.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering.
• 5 years experience in automotive engineering industry.
• 5 years experience in packaging and bracket design/engineering (and/or other structural components).
• 2 years post-graduation experience in Design Release Engineer role.
• 2 years experience participating in DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) activities.
• 1 or more years of experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 2% max; mostly local plants / suppliers)
• This position requires legally operating a motor vehicle on a daily basis.

People Skills:

• Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently.
• Self-starter and self-motivated.
• Exhibits appropriate interpersonal styles teamwork skills and communication methods to work effectively with cross-functional and cross-cultural business partners to meet mutual goals.
• High level of oral and written communication skills.
• High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.

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

• 7 years experience in automotive engineering industry.
• 7 years experience in packaging and bracket design/engineering strongly preferred (and/or other structural components)
• Familiarity with DFSS (Design For Six Sigma) process.
• Familiarity with CAE methods/processes.
• Familiarity with Vehicle Development and Production Launch process.
• Knowledge of plastic materials processes and tooling.
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of mechanical/electrical mechanisms.
• Masters Degree in Engineering or MBA.
• DFSS Black Belt Certification.

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