Leads the design release of propulsion controller hardware for production vehicles. Owns hardware requirements, supplier negotiations, electrical and mechanical interfaces, design reviews, prototypes, PPAP readiness, and warranty-quality targets. Coordinates cross-functional product development teams, supports sourcing, validates hardware for vehicle milestones, and provides technical leadership and mentorship.
Description
Our Mission:
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale
Job Description:
As a Sr. Design Re lease Engineer - Propulsion Controller Hardware , you will be responsible for releasing parts and subsystems for production. You will also lead in gathering, negotiating, updating, and documenting requirements for the assigned product and will be the single-point contact between GM and the supplier. As a Design Release Engineer, you will participate in highly complex problems using quantitative and qualitative data to find solutions with a blend of program management and technical leadership. You will lead and develop strategic solutions to achieve business initiatives for safety, warranty, cost, and quality.
This position is specific to the Propulsion Control Module (PCM) role within the Mechatronic Hardware Team. The team leads a production level group that supports the definition, design, development of vehicle hardware and works closely with the software team. This means that you can potentially put a fingerprint on the vehicles that drive down the road! This space is ripe with technical leadership opportunities for advanced technology development as well as the ability to provide mentorship for new employees. This is a position where you can flex your teamwork muscles as you will be tasked with working with several other areas of engineering and the business. You will be a member of a product development team that is focused on the delivery of an Engine and Propulsion control module for deployment to one or more of GM's future ICE based vehicle platforms.
Role and Responsibilities
Primary Qualifications
Additional Desired Qualifications
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Why Join Us
At GM, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles . You'll work on cutting-edge antenna systems alongside some of the brightest minds in automotive and RF technology - with the resources to make an impact at scale. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and forward thinking . This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and help millions of customers around the world stay connected on the move .
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits : 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.
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.
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 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 to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
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 providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
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.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Our Mission:
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale
Job Description:
As a Sr. Design Re lease Engineer - Propulsion Controller Hardware , you will be responsible for releasing parts and subsystems for production. You will also lead in gathering, negotiating, updating, and documenting requirements for the assigned product and will be the single-point contact between GM and the supplier. As a Design Release Engineer, you will participate in highly complex problems using quantitative and qualitative data to find solutions with a blend of program management and technical leadership. You will lead and develop strategic solutions to achieve business initiatives for safety, warranty, cost, and quality.
This position is specific to the Propulsion Control Module (PCM) role within the Mechatronic Hardware Team. The team leads a production level group that supports the definition, design, development of vehicle hardware and works closely with the software team. This means that you can potentially put a fingerprint on the vehicles that drive down the road! This space is ripe with technical leadership opportunities for advanced technology development as well as the ability to provide mentorship for new employees. This is a position where you can flex your teamwork muscles as you will be tasked with working with several other areas of engineering and the business. You will be a member of a product development team that is focused on the delivery of an Engine and Propulsion control module for deployment to one or more of GM's future ICE based vehicle platforms.
Role and Responsibilities
- Own and release responsibility for a fully integrated hardware that is on-time and with high quality.
- Lead Controller change negotiations with suppliers and internal key stakeholders and update and release requirement documents.
- Organize and provide all documents for sourcing and provide technical expertise during purchasing process.
- Lead and facilitate embedded controls module Product Development Team (PDT) meetings.
- Responsible for all Electrical and Mechanical interfaces that are defined and documented including packaging of components.
- Coordinate requirements and design reviews with suppliers, algorithm, and software groups e.g., DFMEA, DRBFM, Peer Reviews.
- Ensures hardware prototypes are validated and available for key pre-production vehicle build milestones.
- Assure that production released parts meet PPAP and supplier manufacturing is ready to start volume production at product launch.
- Responsible for reducing controller warranty to meet quality target.
Primary Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
- 2+ years of embedded controls experience
- Basic understanding of software verification/validation processes
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
- High level of analytical ability where problems are complex and difficult to solve.
- Demonstrated proficiency in project management skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills that focus and influence others, including those which may have priority differences with yours.
- This position requires you to be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.
Additional Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
- 5 to 10 years of DRE experience
- Experience in the GM component specification and release process
- Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and electronic chassis systems
- Basic understanding of vehicle serial data communications (e.g., CAN, GMLAN, & LIN)
- Knowledge of OBD-II diagnostics
- Knowledge of automotive safety integrity levels (ASIL)
- DFSS Black Belt certification
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Why Join Us
At GM, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles . You'll work on cutting-edge antenna systems alongside some of the brightest minds in automotive and RF technology - with the resources to make an impact at scale. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and forward thinking . This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and help millions of customers around the world stay connected on the move .
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits : 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.
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.
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 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 to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
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 providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
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.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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