Design Release Engineer - Brake Subsystems

Job Description

Job Description

As a Design Release Engineer for Brake Subsystems, you will lead your product development team through the Vehicle Development Process implementing your Brake System into production. You will control the definition of requirements, design, and development of a complex brake subsystem. A considerable amount of creativity and initiative are involved as well as a high level of independent judgment. You will also be responsible for:

• Lead PDT (product development team) for brake subsystem / brake pedals / throttle pedals.
• Release Designs into the GM system with excellence on-time
• Responsible for pre-production properties built and shipped test ready on-time
• Ensure Design Validation completed with excellence on-time
• Root cause and implement solutions to design problems
• Coordinates engineering activities with other functions (e.g. suppliers, supplier quality, purchasing) to ensure delivery of product meeting requirements and imperatives
• Validates design using analytical tools: FEA, modal, virtual builds and others at component level
• Prepares CTS (component technical specification) and SSTS (subsystem technical specifications)
• Develops, refines and finalizes criteria and typical sections using math data
• Develops SOR (system of requirements) for Chassis Steering subsystem
• Supports/Leads technical reviews with suppliers
• Participates in technical review in support of peers
• Defines ICD (interface control document) requirements for component and subsystems, negotiates and reaches agreement with interfacing components, works with other to resolve issues
• Performs appropriate studies/alternatives, and recommends program direction based on cost, mass, timing
• Reviews current product warranty data and addresses emerging issues.
• Stays abreast of new technology. Seeks new opportunities for GM product leadership.
• Translates lessons learned into best practices
• Communicates information to and from internal and external customer organizations
• Coordinates and consults with departments outside engineering such as manufacturing and supplier quality
• Travels as required

Additional Job Description

Required Skills / Experience / Education:

• 2+ years of post graduation engineering experience required
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• Familiarity with CAD and CAE
• Basic understanding of Specification and Release terms and systems.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to travel up to 5 %

Preferred Skills / Experience / Education:

• 5+ years of post graduation engineering experience strongly preferred
• DFSS Certification

About GM

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Why Join Us

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being 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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