Description

The Role

The Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design and release of several Body, Interior, and Survivability subsystems. They are involved with the latest technology for use on current and future GM Defense (GMD) work. They work with a high-performance team and will be responsible for the design and packaging of many components.

The Design Release Engineer will utilize Program Management knowledge to aid in achieving program milestones. You will coach and lead suppliers to timely execution of program deliverables with perfection. You'll will provide expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems.

What You'll Do

Resolve highly complex technical issues and conduct advanced research.
Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
Be skilled and proficient with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
Rely mostly on extensive personal experience and discernment to plan and accomplish goals.
Perform multiple tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

This position requires significant experience in interior component design and knowledgeable in both high and low volume production. Candidates for this position will need very little ramp up time and be able to contribute immediately to the program. Meeting and exceeding program milestones is critical from the beginning.

BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
3+ years’ experience in vehicle design.
5+ years’ experience working in an engineering discipline
Knowledge of High and Low volume suppliers
Understanding of GD&T principles
Build process trouble shooting experience
General knowledge of cost drivers within the material forming space
Excellent collaboration skills with others within and outside of their direct organization
Experience solving design/manufacturing issues quickly as part of a cross-functional team
Experience managing OEMs or suppliers on critical timelines
Experience resolving complex engineering issues
Experience presenting to a wide variety of audiences
Ability to work periodically at MPG Milford, MI
Eligible to obtain Secret U.S. Security Clearance after hire.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

MS in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
DFSS Black Belt certification
Vehicle Launch Experience
Military Experience
Experience as a military contractor

This position requires eligibility to access classified information at the Secret U.S. Security Clearance level for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. The successful candidate must have eligibility to access classified information at that level.

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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.

The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee)

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