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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
Power and Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS) Sub-component Design and Release Engineer is a key position responsible for designing developing integrating and releasing sub-components for GM vehicle programs. This is an engineering position within the Product Development Team in the Electrical SMT. The PSDS Sub-component DRE will interface with engineers from many groups to integrate components and systems within the vehicle architecture. The position entails working closely with vehicle program teams other Product Development engineering groups such as interiors and body purchasing marketing validation and manufacturing.
What You'll Do
- Support design development integration and release of PSDS sub-components which may include Specialty Cables Dress Covers Grommets Channels T-harnesses Clips Ring Terminals Coverings and other future sub-components within PSDS scope
- Create initial parts lists and support complexity studies for assigned sub-components
- Maintain consistency of effort for the program by understanding PSDS Statement of Requirements program timing issues and plans and managing details when changes are required
- Manage supplier efforts within the engineering factory
- Identify and schedule training needs with manager approval
- Participate in interface tradeoffs and resolve integration issues
- Manage cost quality mass and timing for assigned sub-components including content and program changes
- Support pre-production build events including both physical and virtual builds
- Ensure the design development and release of assigned sub-components are integrated within the vehicle architecture with quality
- Lead or assist benchmarking analysis to support innovation tradeoff or cost/benefit analysis
- Lead or assist peer reviews and assembly plant launch and remediation support
- Perform complex design analysis develop engineering designs including subsystems and implement engineering changes
- Specify and balance system and component requirements
- Plan and implement test and/or development programs
- Release parts and subsystems for production and investigate Directed Buy Strategies
- Interface with Technical Specialists program teams validation manufacturing and suppliers to support design direction and issue resolution
- Support standardization commonization and complexity reduction efforts across sub-components
- Stay current on new technology competitive products and industry direction related to PSDS sub-components
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- 2 years of post-graduation engineering experience with PSDS sub-components connectors wire harness packaging or related component design/release experience preferred
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
- High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- Master's Degree in relevant Engineering Field
- Preferred Siemens NX/Teamcenter experience
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 <25% for this role.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.
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.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words our deeds and our culture. Every day we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required where applicable to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more visit How we Hire.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- 2 years of post-graduation engineering experience with PSDS sub-components connectors wire harness packaging or related component design/release
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical and electrical mechanisms
- High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
- Master's Degree in relevant Engineering Field
- Siemens NX and Teamcenter experience
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review
- Must be authorized to work without company immigration sponsorship
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- Retirement Support—U.S. employees are eligible for a 401(k) with a 4% automatic company contribution plus up to a 6% match on employee deferrals creating a potential 10% from GM on top of personal savings. Recent agreements for hourly groups reference increased company contributions to defined-contribution plans.
- Healthcare Strength—GM highlights comprehensive medical coverage company‑paid life insurance and disability and added programs like Hinge Health for digital musculoskeletal therapy. UAW‑represented hourly workers retained premium‑free healthcare in the 2023 agreement.
- Parental & Family Support—Policies include 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year caregiving assistance mental‑health resources and recognition of domestic partners in eligibility. Family‑building support lists fertility surrogacy and adoption assistance with a combined lifetime maximum around $40000.
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What We Do
At General Motors our vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We wholeheartedly embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better safer and more equitable for all. Our industry and company are undergoing a once-in-a-lifetime technological transformation which is reshaping our approach to technology and innovation. We are expanding our horizons through new technology platforms and driving innovations that deliver exceptional value to our customers.
Why Work With Us
At General Motors our purpose is to pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters. We’re driving the world forward together. We’re building vehicle software alongside its hardware hands-free driving that will lead to autonomy and EVs that charge your home for an all-electric future.
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