Job Description

Senior Hardware Engineer - Technical Specialist - Vehicle Dynamics Sensing

Senior Hardware Engineers are a professional responsible for leading the development and design of electrical hardware. The role of the hardware engineer involves various key responsibilities: component requirements development, component design, component validation.

The Role:

We are looking for a high-performing Technical Specialist comfortable in a fast-paced development cycle to be the global voice for Vehicle Dynamics Sensing Hardware. They will establish and maintain a clear strategy for sensing components, drive reuse and technical excellence of engineering solutions, collaborate with the key stakeholders and support teams to implement solutions across global vehicle platforms. This Technical Specialist will support sensors which provide data to vehicle dynamic sensing systems. These will include chassis accelerometers, chassis position sensors, steering angle sensors, seat position sensors, motorized seat belt modules, and thermal vision systems.

What you'll do:

Create Global Technical Direction - Define and implement standardization of designs across global regions.
Develop and Guide Best Practice Implementation - ensuring GM’s best practices are relevant, globally competitive, up to date, and followed. Capture knowledge, document and disseminate learnings and benchmarking.
Conduct Tech Core meetings and lead technical symposiums as required.
Set, implement, and maintain Sensing HW best value BOM row strategic roadmaps - Identify technology gaps and recommend innovation projects.
UPC/FNA ownership, set CCC strategy, budget and sourcing, program SOR package approval, and manage complexity optimization.
Support and approve program Design Direction Reviews (DDR’s). Drive design reuse across platforms.
Lead Peer Review Execution - Identify non-conformances, elevate issues, drive closure to issues.
Develop DFMEA templates - ensuring DFMEA/DRBFM templates are updated on time with high quality based on learning.
Lead BOM Row Safety and Compliance - Support all field action analysis and product safety activity. Engage in product safety processes including individual case evaluations – Conduct read-across of identified concerns into past and current product platforms as defined in the *S PRTS process. Support closed loop learning.
Maintain Statement of Requirements (SOR) template, Sub System Technical Specification (SSTS) documents and enforce compliance thereof.
Maintain Component Technical Specifications templates (CTRS) Appendix C1, and other commodity-specific C2 Appendices unique to the component
Provide technical leadership for advanced technology development.
Works with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction methods and product improvements, and to support program builds.
Monitor quality concerns on BOM Row components.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
5+ years of related engineering experience
Prior engineering experience with sensing systems (position sensors, object detection, environmental sensing, cameras, and/or thermal vision systems)
Ability to work non-standard hours to collaborate with overseas suppliers
Ability to travel internationally as necessary
Functional knowledge of engineering budgeting process
Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints
Ability to network and run effective meetings with diverse participants
Data driven, evidence-based issue-investigation and root cause analysis
Understanding of electronics hardware design, development and validation
Experience in leading projects and people including identifying and removing roadblocks
Highly developed oral and written communication skills
Excellent conflict resolution skills
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and drive work output

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) ,

Master’s degree in Engineering
Experience with Component Statement of Requirements (SOR) and Component Technical Specification (CTS) development
Experience with automotive PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) quality processes
Experience with “DRE Essentials” methods and tools
Experience in balancing and mitigating risks with projects, suppliers, quality, and production
DFMEA training
DFSS Black Belt Certification, Red X, and/or OpEx experience.
Design/Development of Safety Critical Systems/Components
Prior experience negotiating contracts
Prior experience working with build-to-print suppliers
Prior experience working with Corporate Common Components (CCC)

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.



GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis. A company vehicle will only be provided for this role by passing the Motor Vehicle Report review.



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