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Design Release Engineer – Vehicle Access Controls Hardware
General MotorsDesign Release Engineer managing vehicle access controls hardware for General Motors. Leading design, validation, and release of key components with cross-functional team collaboration.
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Hard Skills
automotive embedded controller designvehicle serial data communicationsCANLINmicrocontroller architecturesmemory technologiesprogrammingdesign analysistechnical documentationproblem resolution tracking
Soft Skills
problem-solvingindependent workcommunicationcollaborationleadershipcross-functional teamworkissue resolutiontime managementtechnical judgmentcost reduction
Tools & Technologies
Engineering Work OrdersInterface Control DesignGlobal Component Technical SpecificationCAD datasupplier managementvalidation activitiestiming plansprototype developmentproduction releasesourcing activities
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer Sciencerelated technical field certification
Industry Keywords
Vehicle Access Controls Hardwareautomotive industryvalidation processescomponent developmentprogram requirementssupplier selectiontechnical executionproduct developmentengineering authoritybest practices
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own the design release and lifecycle execution of Vehicle Access Controls Hardware components from requirements definition through production release
- Ensure all component and system requirements are met and validated by the supplier
- Package Vehicle Access Controls Hardware components within the vehicle environment
- Author Engineering Work Orders to support prototype and production vehicle releases
- Troubleshoot component- and vehicle-level issues related to Vehicle Access Controls Hardware
- Develop and maintain timing plans to ensure program requirements and MRD milestones are achieved
- Lead Product Development Team meetings to coordinate component development, integration, and issue resolution
- Manage supplier timing, deliverables, and technical execution across multiple programs
- Represent Vehicle Access Controls Hardware in Vehicle Program Team and management reviews, as needed
- Oversee validation activities and confirm successful execution for assigned components
- Create and maintain Interface Control Design strategy and templates
- Develop and maintain commodity-specific technical documentation
- Generate and maintain Global Component Technical Specification templates
- Capture and apply lessons learned by updating best practices, GM specifications, statements of requirements, templates, and related documentation
- Drive closure of assigned issues in the Problem Resolution Tracking System
- Work cross-functionally within GM and with multiple suppliers to support design, validation, launch, and issue resolution
- Lead and support supplier resident engineers
- Support sourcing activities and supplier selection efforts
- Develop technical solutions for current, new, and major vehicle programs
- Perform complex design analysis and support engineering decisions with sound technical judgment
- Initiate and maintain documentation required for engineering authority, math, and CAD data
- Partner with engineering functions, suppliers, and plant personnel to drive cost reduction, product improvements, and successful build support.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- 2+ years of experience in a related engineering field
- Demonstrated experience in automotive embedded controller design and release
- Working knowledge of vehicle serial data communications, including CAN and LIN
- High-level understanding of automotive embedded controller verification and validation processes
- Knowledge of microcontroller architectures, memory technologies, and programming
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and with suppliers.
Benefits
Comp & perks- GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing 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.