PD Engineer: Auto Transmission Shifter Systems

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In this position...

In this position, you will own the end-to-end development, integration, and lifecycle management of auto transmission shifter commodities (such as mechanical and/or shift-by-wire systems). The role serves as the central hub connecting hardware design, software integration, supplier management, and cross-functional teams (including HMI, Styling Studio, and Electrical Architecture) to deliver high-quality, safe, and tactilely refined shifting interfaces from initial concept through post-launch production.

Product Development Engineer:
Auto Transmission Shifter Systems

What you'll do...

Design, Release & Lifecycle Management

Commodity Ownership:
Own the end-to-end design, packaging, integration, and release of electronic and/or mechanical shift system commodities.

Requirements & Specifications:
Define appearance and functional requirements; manage design rules, system-level specifications, and dimensional stack-ups.

Lifecycle Support:
Manage commodities pre- and post-launch to support ongoing quality, manufacturing feasibility, and Total Value Management (TVM) cost-efficiency initiatives.

Safety & Compliance:
Partner with design teams to optimize component performance, reliability, and durability to meet key governmental safety requirements.

Systems & Software Integration

Systems Engineering:
Interface with vehicle-level electrical systems engineers to define system requirements, review schematics, and ensure compatibility between interfacing modules.

Data & Software Management:
Manage CAD data management interfaces, CAN messaging databases, and software interfaces between the vehicle and the device.

Craftsmanship & UX:
Lead sound quality delivery and tactile craftsmanship for the user interface.

Supplier & Quality Management

Supplier Alignment:
Manage the supply base for automatic transmission user interfaces, interfacing with internal Supplier Quality Engineers to lead engagement and alignment meetings.

Testing & Validation:
Manage supplier- and vehicle-level testing for related software and hardware; interpret and manage DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, SCCAFs, and Control Plans.

Program Management & Collaboration

Cross-Functional Synergy:
Collaborate globally with Design Studio, Human-Machine Interface (HMI)/Ergonomics, Manufacturing (VO), Feature Owners, and Electrical Architecture teams to deliver commodities on time, on target, and with best-in-class quality.

Issue Resolution:
Drive rapid issue resolution using tools like JIRA and AIMS, maintaining clear open issues lists to prioritize workflow.

Milestone Delivery:
Support program milestones and physical builds with necessary hardware, software, change notices (WERS), and alerts.

What you'll do...

Design, Release & Lifecycle Management

Commodity Ownership:
Own the end-to-end design, packaging, integration, and release of electronic and/or mechanical shift system commodities.

Requirements & Specifications:
Define appearance and functional requirements; manage design rules, system-level specifications, and dimensional stack-ups.

Lifecycle Support:
Manage commodities pre- and post-launch to support ongoing quality, manufacturing feasibility, and Total Value Management (TVM) cost-efficiency initiatives.

Safety & Compliance:
Partner with design teams to optimize component performance, reliability, and durability to meet key governmental safety requirements.

Systems & Software Integration

Systems Engineering:
Interface with vehicle-level electrical systems engineers to define system requirements, review schematics, and ensure compatibility between interfacing modules.

Data & Software Management:
Manage CAD data management interfaces, CAN messaging databases, and software interfaces between the vehicle and the device.

Craftsmanship & UX:
Lead sound quality delivery and tactile craftsmanship for the user interface.

Supplier & Quality Management

Supplier Alignment:
Manage the supply base for automatic transmission user interfaces, interfacing with internal Supplier Quality Engineers to lead engagement and alignment meetings.

Testing & Validation:
Manage supplier- and vehicle-level testing for related software and hardware; interpret and manage DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, SCCAFs, and Control Plans.

Program Management & Collaboration

Cross-Functional Synergy:
Collaborate globally with Design Studio, Human-Machine Interface (HMI)/Ergonomics, Manufacturing (VO), Feature Owners, and Electrical Architecture teams to deliver commodities on time, on target, and with best-in-class quality.

Issue Resolution:
Drive rapid issue resolution using tools like JIRA and AIMS, maintaining clear open issues lists to prioritize workflow.

Milestone Delivery:
Support program milestones and physical builds with necessary hardware, software, change notices…