Global Systems Engineering & Safety Feature Owner - Braking Systems
3 days ago• Milford, MI
Description
The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Systems and Safety Feature Owner for Braking Systems to lead and direct the definition, requirements development, and integration for braking systems within our chassis systems engineering and system safety team. This Senior level, safety critical role is responsible for ensuring that braking features meet performance, safety, and customer experience targets across a range of vehicle platforms, including conventional, hybrid, and electric architectures across multiple vehicle programs and architectures.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
- Subject Matter Expert for assigned Braking features for the corporation and owner of the end-to-end delivery of braking features, from concept through production and service lifecycle
- Define and document feature requirements and ensure alignment with system-level functional, safety, customer, and functional reliability goals
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including controls, software, hardware, validation, electrical, performance, manufacturing, and other stakeholders to achieve enterprise objectives
- Strong lead voice and advocate for feature integration and alignment activities across vehicle and braking platforms
- Manage feature timing, functional readiness assessments, issue resolution, and change management throughout the development lifecycle
- Support system safety activities related to braking features
- Escalates and represents technical braking feature issues in technical reviews and provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- 8+ years of experience in automotive braking systems or chassis feature development.
- Strong understanding and demonstrated capability in vehicle dynamics, braking control systems, and system engineering principles.
- Experience with embedded controls
- Experience with requirements management and simulation tools (e.g., DNG, MATLAB, carsim, INCA, CAN,)
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
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What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred qualifications)
- Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering
- Experience with ISO 26262 and functional safety practices.
- Familiarity with model-based development and simulation tools.
- Prior experience in feature ownership or technical program management
- Knowledge of ADAS or integrated braking systems
- High degree of Managerial Courage and Comfort with Ambiguity
Why Join Us?
- Be at the forefront of innovation in braking and chassis technologies.
- Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for technical and leadership growth.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Make a direct impact on vehicle safety and performance.
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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 and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.
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Client-provided location(s): Milford, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202517228
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-15T00:13:36
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
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- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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