Senior Design Release Engineer – Propulsion Controller Hardware

• Release parts and subsystems for production
• Lead gathering, negotiation, updating, and documentation of product requirements
• Serve as the single-point contact between GM and the supplier
• Use quantitative and qualitative data to solve complex problems
• Lead and develop strategic solutions for safety, warranty, cost, and quality initiatives
• Own release responsibility for fully integrated hardware delivered on time and with high quality
• Lead controller change negotiations with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Update and release requirements documents
• Organize sourcing documents and provide technical expertise during purchasing
• Lead and facilitate embedded controls module Product Development Team meetings
• Manage documented electrical and mechanical interfaces, including component packaging
• Coordinate requirements and design reviews with suppliers, algorithm groups, and software groups
• Ensure hardware prototypes are validated and available for pre-production vehicle build milestones
• Ensure production-released parts meet PPAP requirements and supplier manufacturing is ready for volume production at launch
• Reduce controller warranty to meet quality targets
• Work with the Mechatronic Hardware Team and software team on engine and propulsion control modules for future ICE vehicle platforms
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to new employees

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in 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
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle
• Master's degree in a listed engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics field (desired)
• 5 to 10 years of DRE experience (desired)
• Experience in the GM component specification and release process (desired)
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and electronic chassis systems (desired)
• Basic understanding of vehicle serial data communications, such as CAN, GMLAN, and LIN (desired)
• Knowledge of OBD-II diagnostics (desired)
• Knowledge of automotive safety integrity levels (ASIL) (desired)
• DFSS Black Belt certification (desired)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in embedded controls and project management, with a strong focus on hardware release processes and supplier negotiations. Capable of leading cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality production and compliance with automotive standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Embedded Controls Experience
• Project Management Skills
• Electrical Engineering Degree
• Automotive Safety Integrity Levels (ASIL)
• DFSS Black Belt Certification

Hard Skills

• Quantitative Data Analysis
• Software Verification/Validation
• Engineering Theory and Principles
• Vehicle Dynamics Knowledge
• OBD-II Diagnostics Knowledge
• Vehicle Serial Data Communications
• Component Packaging Management
• Requirements Documentation
• Controller Change Negotiations
• Production Release Process

Soft Skills

• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Leadership and Mentorship

Certifications & Qualifications

• DFSS Black Belt Certification

Industry Keywords

• GM Component Specification
• PPAP Requirements
• Embedded Controls Module
• Mechatronic Hardware Team
• Automotive Industry Standards