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Design Release Engineer - Propulsion Wiring
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An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.
$104,716 / year median in Michigan
+13% projected growth
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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.