Senior DRE - Audio Systems

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid:
This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. This position requires an employee to be onsite three days per week.

Our Mission:
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.

The Role:
In this role, you will be responsible for leading new audio architecture product development and integration activities. You will also develop new audio system architecture and strategy followed by design, development, validation and release of Audio Systems into General Motors vehicles across the globe. The components released may include Speakers, Audio DSP Module, Amplifiers, PFAF Modules/Speakers, and Microphones. Ready for the challenge? Apply today!

What You’ll Do:

Support / Lead the development of a new audio architecture strategy in partnership with other SMEs

Ensure that new audio architecture is efficient from a cost perspective and scalable for future feature implementation

Ensure this same architecture can support full range of audio solutions with significantly improved performance without a cost penalty to base systems

Apply DFSS and other tools to develop and select the best solutions for the new audio architecture

Mentor and train and new audio employees entering the organization

Support / Lead the more complex challenging new programs which implement the new Audio Architecture vehicles target for SDV

Direct suppliers during the sourcing tech reviews and development stages

Resolve a wide-range of new architecture issues / challenges related to up integration of audio features

Craft and approve new Component Technical Specifications (CTS) & Statement of Requirements (SOR) and support sourcing activities and technical related to new audio architecture

Leads technical direction over supplier/supplier engineers and engineering support personnel

Lead and direct supplier resident engineers in release activities

Work with the TS Tech Specialist to fine tune and implement system requirements, participate in the selection of the right suppliers, and optimize integration into vehicles

Lead overall communication, coordination and consultation with engineering departments and customers

Participate in compartment integration team discussions and finding balanced design solutions that meet audio system performance requirements

Defend Audio/Video System Performance Requirements and Audio System Strategy at Program Specific meetings such as CIT’s, POPS, VAPIR

Develop software and hardware development plans

Ensure all audio system imperatives are met

Build and balance requirements across systems

Represent GM in vendor and/or customer contacts

Release final designs for manufacturing or purchase as appropriate

Manage new vehicle programs with most complex new audio systems

Consult and advise in peer reviews

Stay abreast of new technology and competitive products

At this level you are expected to operate with a high level of independent discernment and are typically responsible for implementing functional strategy, administering and coordinating programs, counseling and advising management.
As a fully-qualified individual contributor who has thorough knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the function, you will provide expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems.
Resolve highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research.
Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
Skilled and proficient with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
Rely mostly on extensive personal experience and discernment to plan and accomplish goals.
You will perform multiple tasks. Lead and likely direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related degree

5+ experience as a DRE or direct engineering experience within infotainment

Specific knowledge of engineering field (e.g. mechanics, physics, metallurgy, manufacturing methods, electronics, software, control systems) within job-related area

Experience with automotive electrical systems and functional sub-systems

Previous experience mentoring / training newer engineers

Experience with common electrical test equipment (meter, scopes, etc.)

Experience with the GMLAN serial data communication protocol

Knowledgeable of A2B, ETHERNET, LAN, and

Demonstrated technical and professional skills

High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex

Knowledge of engineering software and systems as it pertains to Audio Systems

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills):

Master of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related degree

8+ experience as a DRE or direct engineering experience within infotainment

Experience within Audio product development

Specific knowledge of engineering field (e.g. mechanics, physics, metallurgy, manufacturing methods, electronics, software, control systems) within job-related area

Experience with automotive electrical systems and functional sub-systems

Previous experience mentoring / training newer engineers

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

Relocation/Travel:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The selected candidate will be required to travel
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