Senior Outsourced Brakes SW DRE (Software Design Release Engineer)

Description

The Senior Outsourced Brakes SW DRE (Software Design Release Engineer) position will be responsible for sourcing, validating and releasing brake controlers for production.  This role now encompasses roles previously led by a CSIE (Controler Software Integration Engineer) and CVE (Component Validation Engineer) and will be part of a SAFe Deployment Scrum Team.

Senior Software DRE Tasks Include:

• Address all controller and system safety concerns promptly
• Lead and support product issue investigations (Problem Resolution Tracking System – PRTS), continuous process improvements, standard methodologies, lessons learned, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Gather all necessary documents for sourcing and provide technical expertise during purchasing process
• Facilitate requirements and design reviews with suppliers, algorithm and software groups (DFMEA, DRBFM, Peer Reviews)
• Negotiate changes from supplier, Electrical Architecture, Controls, Software and Cyber Security Engineers and update controller requirement documents
• Organizes and leads key Controller Product Development Team (PDT) meetings.
• Lead investigations on software releated issues
• Own/Release the software for development & production
• Manage part number proliferation for the embedded controller (end model part number, software, and calibration parts)
• Create and manage controller validation plans--Worst Case Analysis, Bench (Design Demo), Design and Process Validation
• Coordinate activities and manage a full test plan including required supplier testing as well as all other testing required to validate component including, but not limited to: applicable regulatory testing, subsystem integration testing, system safety testing, cybersecurity, etc.
• Keep supplier(s) on track to meet key milestones (design freeze, gate reviews for prototype levels, validation start and complete dates)
• Work with the supplier to develop Validation Cross Reference Index (VCRIs) to ensure all requirements are mapped to appropriate validation procedures
• Author validation requirements for new sourcing activities and provide as corporate Appendix G2
• Issue part salable status based on successful completion of all required testing
• Monitor design changes in production (via Change Notices)
• Controller warranty analysis, issue resolution, parts restriction and report updates as required to team leadership/CPIT
• Lead annual validation requirements
• Supplier and Vehicle Assembly plant visits as required
• Train, coach, mentor other team members of the scrum team on the roles of a Controls DRE

Additional Description

Minimum Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science
• Minimum 5+ years of automotive experience
• Demonstrated proficiency comprehending software/hardware requirements
• Must be capable of providing component specific direction to new engineers and supplier resident engineers
• High level knowledge 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 unusual and difficult
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
• Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
• This position requires legally operating a motor vehicle on a daily basis
• DFSS Black Belt Certified

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Master's degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science
• Minimum 5+ years of DRE experience
• Experience in the GM product release and specification process
• Experience with customer interface technologies
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle serial data communications (i.e. CAN, GMLAN, & LIN)
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and electronic chassis systems
• Knowledge of OBD-II Diagnostics and Functional Safety
• Knowledge of SAFe Agile Release process including PI/ART/SCRUMS

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