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.

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.

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!

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