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Lead Power and Signal Distribution Systems Engineer
General MotorsLead Engineer managing Power and Signal Distribution Systems sub-components at General Motors. Overseeing engineering design, integration, and release processes for automotive applications.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams and managing the design, development, and integration of PSDS sub-components, ensuring alignment with program requirements and execution plans. Proficient in technical leadership, cost management, and fostering innovation through benchmarking and tradeoff analysis.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor Of Science In Engineering5+ Years Of Professional Engineering ExperienceWire Harnessing ExperienceTechnical LeadershipAnalytical Problem Solving
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Hard Skills
Engineering DesignComplex Design AnalysisSubsystem-Level Engineering DecisionsSourcing DecisionsBatch Execution ProcessesCost ManagementQuality ManagementTiming ManagementElectrical Release ActivitiesPrototype Development
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsTeam LeadershipEffective CommunicationIndependent WorkCoordination
Industry Keywords
PSDS Sub-ComponentsSpecialty CablesDress CoversGrommetsT-HarnessesClipsRing TerminalsCoveringsComplexity ReductionStandardization
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssemblyTypeScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead a team of DREs responsible for PSDS sub-component content across vehicle programs
- Provide technical and execution leadership for Specialty Cables, Dress Covers, Grommets, Channels, T-harnesses, Clips, Ring Terminals, Coverings, and future PSDS sub-components
- Maintain consistency of effort across the team by understanding program timing, requirements, issues, and execution plans and driving alignment when changes are required
- Support program-specific requirements for sourcing and batch execution processes
- Provide technical background in supplier technical reviews and support sourcing decisions for sub-component content
- 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 to ensure high-quality vehicle execution
- Interface between Technical Specialists (TS) and DREs to provide clear design direction and ensure alignment to requirements and methods
- Conduct team meetings and technical reviews to ensure deliverables and timing are met
- Support complexity reduction, standardization, and commonization efforts across sub-components
- Lead benchmarking and tradeoff analysis to support innovation, cost reduction, and business case development
- Support prototype and pre-production build events, both physical and virtual, to ensure successful execution
- Provide assembly plant launch and remediation support for sub-component issues
- Generate technical solutions for current, new, and major programs with engineering teams
- Support the TS in their technical leadership for advanced technology development and future sub-component growth within PSDS
- Perform complex design analysis and guide subsystem-level engineering decisions
- Develop engineering designs, implement engineering changes, and support release of parts and subsystems for production
- Plan and support test and development activities as required for assigned components
- Communicate, coordinate, and consult with engineering departments, suppliers, and customers
- Identify training and development needs for the team and coordinate those needs with EGM approval
- Stay current on new technology, competitive products, and industry direction related to PSDS sub-components
- Travel as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area required
- High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and effectively with others
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development