Senior Design Release Engineer – Propulsion Controller Hardware

General Motors

Senior Design Release Engineer releasing propulsion controller hardware for General Motors vehicles. Leading supplier negotiations, requirements, validation, PPAP, and launch readiness.

Posted 8/31/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in embedded controls and project management, with a strong focus on hardware release processes and supplier negotiations. Capable of leading cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality production and compliance with automotive standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded Controls ExperienceProject Management SkillsElectrical Engineering DegreeAutomotive Safety Integrity Levels (ASIL)DFSS Black Belt Certification

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Hard Skills

Quantitative Data AnalysisSoftware Verification/ValidationEngineering Theory and PrinciplesVehicle Dynamics KnowledgeOBD-II Diagnostics KnowledgeVehicle Serial Data CommunicationsComponent Packaging ManagementRequirements DocumentationController Change NegotiationsProduction Release Process

Soft Skills

Effective Interpersonal SkillsAnalytical Problem SolvingLeadership and Mentorship

Certifications & Qualifications

DFSS Black Belt Certification

Industry Keywords

GM Component SpecificationPPAP RequirementsEmbedded Controls ModuleMechatronic Hardware TeamAutomotive Industry Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Release parts and subsystems for production
Lead gathering, negotiation, updating, and documentation of product requirements
Serve as the single-point contact between GM and the supplier
Use quantitative and qualitative data to solve complex problems
Lead and develop strategic solutions for safety, warranty, cost, and quality initiatives
Own release responsibility for fully integrated hardware delivered on time and with high quality
Lead controller change negotiations with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Update and release requirements documents
Organize sourcing documents and provide technical expertise during purchasing
Lead and facilitate embedded controls module Product Development Team meetings
Manage documented electrical and mechanical interfaces, including component packaging
Coordinate requirements and design reviews with suppliers, algorithm groups, and software groups
Ensure hardware prototypes are validated and available for pre-production vehicle build milestones
Ensure production-released parts meet PPAP requirements and supplier manufacturing is ready for volume production at launch
Reduce controller warranty to meet quality targets
Work with the Mechatronic Hardware Team and software team on engine and propulsion control modules for future ICE vehicle platforms
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to new employees

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
2+ years of embedded controls experience
Basic understanding of software verification/validation processes
Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
High level of analytical ability where problems are complex and difficult to solve
Demonstrated proficiency in project management skills
Effective interpersonal skills that focus and influence others, including those which may have priority differences with yours
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle
Master's degree in a listed engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics field (desired)
5 to 10 years of DRE experience (desired)
Experience in the GM component specification and release process (desired)
Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and electronic chassis systems (desired)
Basic understanding of vehicle serial data communications, such as CAN, GMLAN, and LIN (desired)
Knowledge of OBD-II diagnostics (desired)
Knowledge of automotive safety integrity levels (ASIL) (desired)
DFSS Black Belt certification (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive pay program with payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
Growth opportunities
Hybrid work arrangement