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Senior DRE Power and Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS)

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Hybrid
Warren, MI
Senior level
Hybrid
Warren, MI
Senior level
The role involves designing, validating, and releasing wire harnesses and cables for vehicle programs, collaborating globally with various teams to ensure quality and performance.
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Work Arrangement
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week.
The Role:
The Power and Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS) consist of Low & High Voltage Wire Harnesses/Cables interfacing with electrical devices throughout the vehicle. PSDS also consists of a variety of sub-components (i.e., coax, LVDS/USB and ethernet cables, clips, coverings, connectors, etc).
The Power and Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS) DRE is responsible for the design, validation, and release of the harnesses/cables for vehicle programs.
It is a Senior DRE position within Mechatronics & Sensing Hardware Team. The position requires global collaboration with vehicle program teams, suppliers, and other product development teams (i.e., electrical architecture, interiors/exterior, body, chassis, vehicle validation, safety, purchasing, marketing, and manufacturing) to integrate and execute the harnesses and cables in the vehicle.
The PDSD Release Engineer will directly affect the quality, durability and performance of future ICE and electric vehicles manufactured by GM.
What You'll do:
  • Lead the design, validation, and execution of assigned wire harness and cable assemblies, including all sub-components.
  • Lead the integration of the assigned harnesses/cables within the vehicle architecture
  • Provide direction to UG Designers
  • Meet program deliverables and imperatives per the PDS PDT Key Task Scheduler.
  • Execute root cause and problem resolution of vehicle or component development or validation issues.
  • Set priority and urgency for Engineering Change Requests, Problem Resolution, and Development / Validation Plans
  • Complete warranty reduction efforts on current product programs
  • Support all virtual and physical build events
  • Travels as required
  • Interface with Lead DRE and Technical Specialists on design direction
  • Leads discussions with program teams on design and execution in leadership forums
  • Provides complexity & cost reduction ideas as a direct interface with marketing, program management, purchasing and suppliers
  • Expected to optimize a comprehensive and detailed plan to validate the assigned component to its technical requirements.
  • Facilitates validation coordination with supplier validation representatives within the PDT meeting.
  • Reviews and approves component DV & PV ADVP&R
  • Track the execution of component hardware validation and facilitate approval with SMEs as needed
  • Documents test failures in PRTS
  • Ensures DV and PV are completed on time to the validation milestones
  • Ensures all test documentation is completed by Validation Documentation Complete milestone and completes validation action plan or 3660 in support of launch.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • At least 5+ years of experience in PSDS or Vehicle Wire Harness Design, Repair or related fields.
  • Preferred UG/Teamcenter experience.
  • Familiarity with PSDS component physical and/or virtual test methods.
  • Previous subsystem and/or component testing experience in automotive.
  • Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, including global partners
  • Working knowledge of vehicle development process
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite
  • Analytical and program coordination problem solving skills
  • In depth knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture and related systems

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent Engineering degree
  • 8+ years of experience in PSDS or Vehicle Wire Harness Design, Repair or related fields.

Additional Info:
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
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