Senior Design Release Engineer - Exterior Hardware and Sunroofs
Core
Lead design release and product development for exterior hardware components including door modules, latches, handles, release cables, window regulators, struts, actuators, and sunroof/convertible roof systems.
Role type
Senior IC Design Release Engineer (Exterior Hardware & Sunroofs)
Builds
Exterior hardware subsystems and movable roof systems for General Motors vehicles
Domain
Automotive manufacturing, exterior hardware, movable roof systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
actuated kinematic systems, hardware requirements writing, DFMEA, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Teamcenter, DFSS/Red X methodologies, system integration, cost control, supplier management
Preferred skills
MS in Engineering, FIT DFMEA training, Launch experience, DFSS Blackbelt Certified, hardware testing tools
Technologies
Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Develop subsystem requirements and sourcing packages, manage cross-functional Product Development Teams (PDTs) including suppliers, lead design release of hardware components, coordinate validation and verification activities, drive program timing and cost targets, support DFMEA development, maintain Interface Control Document (ICD) strategy, author Engineering Work Orders for releases, troubleshoot component and vehicle-level issues, lead supplier resident engineers, perform complex design analysis, partner with engineering and plant teams for cost reductions and build events
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC