Design Release Engineer - Electrical/Power & Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS)

About the role

Within the Specialty Vehicle Programs, we are looking for dedicated and innovative team members to expand our experience base. We have a new project in development and need engineering leaders to guide a team of engineers, technicians, and others—both within and outside the group—for a common goal. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, creative, and eager to be challenged in a dynamic environment where their experience and passion can be applied daily. This role spans from Advanced System Development to Execution (manufacturing), with high expectations for each team member to execute every step of the process.

The right candidate will have experience in Electrical/Power & Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS), integration, and development of new concepts through production intent design, prototype, testing, and production manufacturing. This role requires creativity, a high level of independent judgment, collaboration with external customers and suppliers, and flexibility to integrate solutions that meet all requirements. Qualified individuals typically implement functional strategy and advise management during regular reviews.

Responsibilities

• Model and promote desired GM core values and behaviors.
• Create unique and highly integrated technical engineering solutions to address unusual challenges.
• Provide strategic vision to enable solutions related to Electrical/Power & Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS) and related areas.
• Lead design release execution for assigned PSDS electrical content, including wiring harnesses, connectors, brackets, and related power/signal distribution components.
• Coordinate with adjacent functions on electrical architecture, ICD/eSCI interfaces, schematics, and related system integration activities.
• Leverage established networks (SMTs, Program teams, Suppliers, etc.) to execute the project on time and with quality.
• Actively communicate with team members to understand challenges, complexities, and issues; remove roadblocks.
• Support customer requirements by defining and executing system/subsystem scope.
• Review functional requirements and provide feedback to stakeholders/partners to improve clarity or consistency with established engineering strategies.
• Identify and support opportunities to develop, deploy, and improve processes, quality, and reduce cost.
• Drive prompt issue resolution.
• Demonstrate technical mastery in your field.
• Responsible for all Electrical/Power & Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS) and interfaces that are defined and documented, including packaging of components.
• Coordinate creating SORs and SOWs for all Electrical/PSDS and execute the design with selected suppliers.
• Coordinate requirements and design reviews with suppliers (e.g., GD&T requirements, DFMEA, DRBFM, Peer Reviews).
• Lead/Direct NX Designers in system development, packaging, and integration requirements.
• Create and maintain Bill of Material and associated key attributes (mass, material, cost, lead time, resource, etc.).
• Provide technical direction/performance requirements to Supporting Subsystem Engineers, Designers, and Technicians, with a focus on total vehicle integration/functionality and assembly.
• Analyze designs using engineering and mathematical principles and tools.
• Create, review, and release math and drawings to Build Shop and/or Suppliers.
• Ensure hardware prototypes are validated and available for key pre-production vehicle build milestones.
• Support property builds on-site.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science – Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other Engineering-related discipline.
• 5+ years of Electrical/Power & Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS) product development experience with demonstrated outstanding performance.
• Exposure to Electrical/PSDS development and associated systems.
• Experience in Automotive Electrical/PSDS Organization (SMT) and Vehicle Integration.
• Demonstrated ability to complete successful projects on time.
• Ability to manage complex assignments with composure and effective implementation.
• Ability to network effectively with key stakeholders, internal and external to GM.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to frame complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Ability to identify and remove roadblocks and solve complex problems.
• Demonstrated technical depth, including product and process experience integral to the team’s deliverables.
• Experience in component, system, and total vehicle packaging and integration.
• NX CAD experience.
• Ability to work with salaried internal build shops.
• This position requires a valid security clearance or the ability to obtain one at a level requiring U.S. Citizenship. The successful candidate must have eligibility to access classified information at that level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science – Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of Electrical/Power & Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS) product development experience with demonstrated outstanding performance.
• 3+ years of advanced vehicle development experience (pre-VPI).
• Experience in GM electrical release tools, processes, and documentation workflows.
• Familiarity with PSDS-specific work areas such as harness design, connector application, DFMEA, ICDe/eSCI, and manufacturing integration.
• 5+ years of Electrical architecture development experience, focused on Power & Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS).
• Capability in NX, NX Drafting, Teamcenter, and Teamcenter Visualization Mockup (TcVis).
• Capability in Capital Tool.
• Understanding of prototype and production Design and Manufacturing processes.
• DFSS Master Black Belt certification.

Schedule

This role is categorized as hybrid. The selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week (or other frequency dictated by their manager).

Sponsorship

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record, or any work authorization requiring company support (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).