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Design Release Engineer - Covers & Structural Plastics

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General Motors

Design Release Engineer - Covers & Structural Plastics

Warren, MI

Description

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role

We are seeking highly motivated, forward thinking, innovative, high performers with a balance of strategic and tactical skills to join this dynamic environment and help move us forward to achieve GM's Zero, Zero, Zero vision. This position is for a Design Release Engineer for the Covers and Structural Plastics group.

You will work closely with all cross functional teams to troubleshoot quality issues, address gaps in performance targets and implement mitigation measures. The Design Release Engineer will directly affect quality, durability, and performance results.

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The selected candidate will be invited to join the Covers & Structural Plastics Group (Responsible for design, release, and execution of access covers, acoustic covers, and other non-structural covers/caps as well as structural plastic components across high voltage batteries, electric drive units, and transmissions).

What You'll Do

  • Oversee design and packaging of automotive components.
  • Work with Designers to ensure interface and packaging compatibility both internally and externally.
  • Work with other component owners to select appropriate designs. Reuse parts where appropriate.
  • Work with manufacturing to ensure build ability and to determine quality requirements.
  • Work to support manufacturing in root cause.
  • Work with service to ensure serviceability.
  • Support purchasing in sourcing of components.
  • Oversee and support DFMEA and Design Reviews Based on Test Results (DRBTR).
  • Track validation status and review results.
  • Resolve all development and validation issues.
  • Manage change control.
  • Provide and manage component timing plan.
  • Execute and support Peer Reviews per program milestones.
  • Work with component suppliers to meet design and timing objectives.

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • B.S. degree in Engineering.
  • 5 years of experience.
  • Understanding of engineering theory.
  • High level of analytical ability where problems are complex.
  • Time management skills to meet agreed upon customer deliverables, able to manage multiple projects.
  • Proficient computer skills including analyzing data and creating presentations.
  • Interpersonal styles and communication skills to work effectively with local and international team members.
  • Technical writing ability to create written engineering evaluation reports.
  • Ability to read, interpret and generate engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Familiarity with CAD and CAE.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Master's degree in engineering.
  • 5+ years' experience with a major automotive OEM.
  • Understanding of GD&T principles.
  • Experience with 'build to print' parts - or - experience writing specifications and managing suppliers with 'build to spec' parts.
  • Experience with structural, thermal, electrical analysis tools.
  • Experience managing OEMs or suppliers on critical timelines.
  • High voltage or electrified vehicle safety training and hands on work experience.
  • Design for Six Sigma Certification.
  • Experience with Unigraphics NX.

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. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful 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 encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)

General Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)

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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202422526
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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