Design Release Engineer - Propulsion Wiring

About this role

Job Description 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.

The Role: Key Competencies:   • Drive for Results 

• Dealing with ambiguity 

• Prioritization and decision-making skills 

• Action-oriented 

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills 

• Customer-focused 

• Integrity and Trust 

• Problem Solving 

• Conflict management 

• Leading with Influence 

What You'll Do (Responsibilities): • Coordinate design and integration of engine, transmission or battery harness.   

• Utilize Engineering tools and processes to successfully develop routing, select wire guages, connectors, terminals, attachments, coverings and design channels, brackets and/or grommets, as needed.   Additionally, collaborate with other engineers to ensure harness is functional and meets requirements.

• Effectively achieve program milestones by thorough and rigorous program management, administering and coordinating programs and advising management. 

• Has knowledge and understanding of aspects of automotive wiring or harness, you will provide engineering judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of automotive wiring.

• Conduct technical design reviews and initiate applicable drawing reviews

• Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.

• Complete and review DFMEAs and DRBFMs for all parts / design changes 

• Demonstrate designs meet requirements by analysis, development, and validation 

• Execute and support Peer Reviews per program milestones

• Work with component suppliers to meet program imperatives (Quality, Cost and Timing)  

• Work as part of a diverse team supporting component development including mechanical design, thermal/structural/ and electrical analysis 

• Work with manufacturing to ensure build ability and to resolve quality requirements 

• Provide Program Management and execution of deliverables and program team meetings 

• Work with component suppliers to meet design and timing objectives 

• You will perform multiple tasks. Lead and likely direct the work of others as a PDT Leader

• Travel - Domestic & International, about 10-15%

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): • Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical 

• 3+ years' of engineering experience  

• Understanding of engineering theory  

• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex  

• Time management skills to meet agreed upon customer deliverables, able to manage multiple projects  

• Proficient computer skills including analyzing data, creating presentations  

• Interpersonal styles and communication skills to work effectively with local and international team members  

• Technical writing ability to create written engineering evaluation reports  

• Ability to read, interpret and generate engineering drawings and specifications  

• Familiarity with CAD and CAE  

• Ability to travel

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): • Master’s degree in Engineering

• Experience with Power and Signal Distribution System (PSDS)

• Experience with designing & releasing a part  

• 5+ years’ experience with a major automotive OEM  

• Understanding of GD&T principles  

• Experience with ‘build to print’ parts – or – experience writing specifications and managing suppliers with ‘build to spec’ parts  

• Experience with structural, thermal NVH analysis tools  

• Experience managing suppliers on critical timelines  

• Design for Six Sigma Certification  

• Experience with Unigraphics NX  



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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel 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.

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