Senior Software Design Release Engineer (Suspension)

TL;DR

Senior Software Design Release Engineer (Suspension): Supporting sourcing, validating, root cause analysis, and releasing software for outsourced suspension control modules with an accent on supplier coordination, end-to-end validation, and production release. Focus on leading PRTS investigations, managing full test plans, and ensuring integrated ART solutions meet milestones in a SAFe Scrum environment.

Hybrid: expected to report to Warren, Michigan at least 3 times a week (or as dictated by manager). No immigration sponsorship; must be authorized to work in the US without company support (H1-B, OPT, etc.). No relocation benefits.

Company

hirify.global pursues a vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion to make the world better, safer, and more equitable.

What you will do

• Address controller and system safety concerns and lead product issue investigations via PRTS, process improvements, and quality initiatives.
• Gather documents for sourcing, provide technical expertise in purchasing, and facilitate requirements/design reviews (DFMEA, DRBFM, peer reviews) with suppliers.
• Negotiate changes with suppliers and engineering teams, update requirement documents, and organize Controller PDT meetings.
• Own software release for development and production, manage part number proliferation, and create validation plans (worst case analysis, bench, design/process validation).
• Coordinate full test plans including supplier, regulatory, subsystem, safety, and cybersecurity testing; keep suppliers on milestones and monitor production changes.
• Perform warranty analysis, issue resolution, supplier/plant visits, and report to leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science.
• Minimum 5+ years of automotive experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software/hardware requirements comprehension and providing direction to engineers.
• High-level knowledge of software verification/validation processes, engineering principles for mechanical/electrical mechanisms.
• Strong analytical, oral/written communication, and interpersonal skills to work independently and with partners.
• Must be authorized to work in the US; no immigration sponsorship provided.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• 8+ years of DRE experience.
• DFSS Black Belt Certified.
• Experience with GM product release processes, customer interface technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle serial data (CAN, GMLAN, LIN), dynamics, electronic chassis, OBD-II, Functional Safety, SAFe Agile.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace fostering belonging and development for all employees.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards from day one, supporting well-being at work and home.
• Focus on driving meaningful change through words, deeds, and culture as one GM team.
• Non-discriminatory employment practices; accommodations for disabilities available.