General Motors

Design Release Engineer - Instrument Panel Structure

General Motors • $95K — $115K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Materials, or related Engineering
  • 5+ years experience with IP structures development
  • Demonstrated ownership of subsystem development and issue resolution
  • Deep knowledge of IP performance requirements, regulations, and manufacturability
  • Experience with DFMEA/DRBFM, CAD workflows, and release processes
  • Strong project management and communication skills
  • DfSS Green Belt certification within 1 year and Black Belt within 2 years
  • Proficient with CAD tools like NX and MS/Google Workspace

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and launch of IP structure subsystems across vehicle programs
  • Develop engineering evaluations using DFMEA, DRBFM, and safety analysis
  • Manage CAD development and enforce design best practices
  • Evaluate manufacturing processes for various materials
  • Collaborate with multiple engineering and design teams
  • Track and resolve issues within Product Development Teams
  • Support requirement development and lead Statements of Work

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility in in-office attendance
  • Opportunity to work with a leading automotive engineering team
  • Access to cutting-edge design and engineering tools
  • Professional development through certification in Design for Six Sigma
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Job Description

This role is categorized as hybrid, meaning the selected candidate will be expected to work on-site at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week (or other frequency determined by their manager).
  • This role is not eligible for relocation assistance


About the role:

As an Interior Design Release Engineer, you will help develop the instrument panel (IP) structures that support the displays, electronics, and customer-facing features people see and interact with every day.

You will serve as a technical authority for IP structures, leading engineering development, integration, validation, and launch with a focus on safety, quality, technical excellence, cost, mass, craftsmanship, performance, and flawless execution.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead design, development, analysis, integration, validation, and launch of IP structure subsystems across vehicle programs.
  • Develop concepts and perform engineering evaluations using DFMEA, DRBFM, ICDs, PFMEA, CAE, and safety performance analysis.
  • Package components and manage CAD development through GM or supplier designers; ensure design best practices and lead peer reviews.
  • Evaluate manufacturing processes including welded steel stampings, magnesium die castings, and hybrid plastic/metal overmolding.
  • Collaborate with Thermal, Electrical, Body, Chassis, Restraints, Creative Design, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers, and other partner organizations.
  • Lead Product Development Team activities, track and resolve issues, and communicate progress, risks, decisions, and impacts.
  • Balance cost, part count, mass, complexity, timing, content, and customer-driven requirements while supporting configuration work and continuous improvement.
  • Support Statement of Requirements development and lead Statements of Work; partner with CAE on FEA and robust design decisions.
  • Apply benchmarking to guide competitive design direction, BOM strategies, features, and content.
  • Lead change management using clear problem statements, alternatives, quantified impacts, decisions, and approvals.
  • Maintain disciplined documentation, risk assessments, lessons learned, and engineering read-across.
  • Lead plant builds, supplier trials, DV/PV events, craftsmanship audits, and launch activities with an on-time, quality-focused mindset.
  • Contribute to enterprise initiatives involving CAE-driven design, virtual execution, automation, accelerated development, supply chain improvement, and global standards.
  • Travel as needed during development, integration, and launch activities.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Materials, or related Engineering.
  • At least five years of experience developing steel, magnesium, or aluminum IP structures from product definition through launch. Experience with other components using these materials may also be considered.
  • Demonstrated ownership of subsystem development, issue resolution, and delivery to vehicle development milestones.
  • Detailed knowledge of IP structure performance requirements, applicable regulations, vehicle integration, component design, and design for manufacturability and automation.
  • Experience with DFMEA/DRBFM, ADVP&R or validation plans, ICDs, PFMEA collaboration, CAD workflows, and release processes.
  • Strong partnership with CAE, including Safety Performance, to validate designs and drive data-based decisions.
  • Strong project management, communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and escalate risks appropriately.
  • Design for Six Sigma (DfSS) Green Belt certification within one year and Black Belt certification within two years of hire.
  • Proficiency with CAD and visualization tools such as NX, VisMockup, or similar; Microsoft or Google Workspace; and applicable AI tools.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Engineering.
  • Ten to fifteen years of automotive or transportation engineering experience.
  • DfSS Black Belt certification or higher.
  • Concept math creation experience using NX or a similar CAD tool.


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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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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

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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