Lead Power and Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS) Sub-Component Engineer

TL;DR

Lead Power and Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS) Sub-Component Engineer (Automotive): Lead PSDS sub-component design, development, integration, and electrical release across vehicle programs with an accent on specialty cable and connector-related content, supplier execution alignment, and program timing. Focus on complex design analysis, cost/quality/mass/timing tradeoffs, and launch support from concept through production.

Location: Warren, Michigan

Company

General Motors develops vehicles and mobility experiences with a focus on safety, connectivity, and next-generation technology.

What you will do

• Lead a team of DREs responsible for PSDS sub-component content across vehicle programs.
• Drive technical and execution leadership for specialty cables, dress covers, grommets, channels, T-harnesses, clips, ring terminals, coverings, and future PSDS sub-components.
• Align component direction across program needs, requirements, supplier execution, and release timing.
• Manage cost, quality, mass, timing, and complexity for assigned PSDS sub-components, including content and program changes.
• Lead component design, development, integration, and electrical release activities; interface with Technical Specialists to ensure design direction matches requirements.
• Support prototype/pre-production builds, assembly plant launch, remediation, and plan test/development activities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Chemistry, or Physics.
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience in wire harnessing.
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms.
• High level analytical ability for unusual and complex problems.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid role: expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week (or frequency set by the manager).
• Travel required: <25% for this role.
• No relocation benefits; relocation costs are the responsibility of the selected candidate.
• GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Hiring process

• Role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screening may be required prior to starting employment.