Senior DRE Power and Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS) jobs in United States
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General Motors · 12 hours ago

Senior DRE Power and Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS)

General Motors is a company committed to leading change for a better and safer world. They are seeking a Senior DRE for Power and Signal Distribution Systems who will be responsible for the design, validation, and release of harnesses and cables for vehicle programs, collaborating with various teams to ensure quality and performance in vehicle manufacturing.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
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Responsibilities

Lead the design, validation, and execution of assigned wire harness and cable assemblies, including all sub-components
Lead the integration of the assigned harnesses/cables within the vehicle architecture
Provide direction to UG Designers
Meet program deliverables and imperatives per the PDS PDT Key Task Scheduler
Execute root cause and problem resolution of vehicle or component development or validation issues
Set priority and urgency for Engineering Change Requests, Problem Resolution, and Development / Validation Plans
Complete warranty reduction efforts on current product programs
Support all virtual and physical build events
Travels as required
Interface with Lead DRE and Technical Specialists on design direction
Leads discussions with program teams on design and execution in leadership forums
Provides complexity & cost reduction ideas as a direct interface with marketing, program management, purchasing and suppliers
Expected to optimize a comprehensive and detailed plan to validate the assigned component to its technical requirements
Facilitates validation coordination with supplier validation representatives within the PDT meeting
Reviews and approves component DV & PV ADVP&R
Track the execution of component hardware validation and facilitate approval with SMEs as needed
Documents test failures in PRTS
Ensures DV and PV are completed on time to the validation milestones
Ensures all test documentation is completed by Validation Documentation Complete milestone and completes validation action plan or 3660 in support of launch

Qualification

PSDS experienceVehicle Wire Harness DesignVehicle electrical architectureUG/Teamcenter experienceAutomotive testing experienceAnalytical problem solvingMicrosoft Suite proficiencyWorking knowledge of vehicle developmentInterpersonal skills

Required

At least 5+ years of experience in PSDS or Vehicle Wire Harness Design, Repair or related fields
Familiarity with PSDS component physical and/or virtual test methods
Previous subsystem and/or component testing experience in automotive
Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, including global partners
Working knowledge of vehicle development process
Proficient in Microsoft Suite
Analytical and program coordination problem solving skills
In depth knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture and related systems

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent Engineering degree
8+ years of experience in PSDS or Vehicle Wire Harness Design, Repair or related fields
Preferred UG/Teamcenter experience

Benefits

Total Rewards resources

Company

General Motors

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General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.51B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M

Leadership Team

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Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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