General Motors

Design Release Engineer - Tire & Wheel Systems

General Motors • $80K — $95K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or related) required.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience essential.
  • Familiarity with automotive component design and development is vital.
  • Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with suppliers.
  • Strong grasp of engineering principles and development processes is necessary.
  • Effective problem-solving and analytical skills required for complex issues.
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Develop tire and wheel plans in collaboration with Program Management.
  • Establish design requirements adhering to standards and project objectives.
  • Balance mass, cost, complexity, and performance with program stakeholders.
  • Create technical documentation to aid in sourcing and supplier evaluation.
  • Engage in technical reviews with Purchasing and external partners.
  • Collaborate with Design Studio to ensure wheel designs meet engineering criteria.
  • Oversee production wheel development while ensuring quality and performance standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence vehicle design from concept to production.
  • Work within a collaborative team across various engineering disciplines.
  • Contribute to the development of innovative tire and wheel systems.
  • Hybrid work flexibility allows for a balance of remote and office work.
Full Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated, customer-focused Design Release Engineer (DRE) to join the Tire & Wheel Systems team. This role is responsible for the design, development, integration, validation, and production release of wheels, wheel trim, tires, chassis tools, and related components.

The DRE will lead cross-functional development activities from concept through launch, working closely with Design Studio, Program Management, Purchasing, suppliers, Validation Engineering, Tire Development, Vehicle Development, and Vehicle Integration teams. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to complex vehicle programs while developing expertise in wheel development, product engineering, and program release management.


Key Responsibilities
  • Develop tire and wheel content plans in partnership with Program Management and Design Studio.
  • Establish component requirements using design standards, engineering best practices, and program objectives.
  • Develop and balance mass, cost, complexity, performance, and timing targets with the program team.
  • Create Statements of Requirements and technical documentation to support sourcing activities.
  • Participate in technical reviews with Purchasing and suppliers to evaluate designs, capabilities, and sourcing recommendations.
  • Partner with Design Studio to develop wheel concepts and ensure sketches meet mathematical and engineering criteria.
  • Work with suppliers to develop production-feasible designs that satisfy FEA, durability, performance, and validation requirements.
  • Lead Product Development Team meetings and coordinate activities across suppliers, Validation Engineering, Test Engineering, and Specifications teams.
  • Manage execution of production wheel development and validation activities to meet program timing, quality, cost, and performance targets.
  • Lead issue resolution using structured problem-solving and data-driven engineering analysis.
  • Manage component-level part releases and engineering changes throughout the vehicle program.
  • Support launch readiness activities and ensure timely resolution of open technical issues.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a Design Release Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Component Engineer, or comparable engineering role.
  • Experience designing, developing, integrating, or releasing automotive components or other complex engineered products.
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating suppliers or external partners.
  • Strong understanding of engineering theory, product design principles, and component development processes.
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to resolve unusual or complex issues.
  • Highly organized and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple activities and deliverables to program timing.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build effective relationships across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience with tire and wheel systems or automotive chassis components.
  • Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methods or certification.
  • Proficiency with Teamcenter, Siemens NX, eMERGE, or similar engineering and product lifecycle management tools.
  • Experience with FEA, durability testing, validation planning, or production release processes.
  • Experience working with automotive suppliers and supporting vehicle program launches.
  • Familiarity with GM engineering, release, and product development processes.

Why Join This Team?

This role offers the opportunity to influence vehicle design from concept through production while collaborating with a broad range of engineering, design, program, and supplier teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality, cost-effective tire and wheel systems for future vehicle programs.

Hybrid:

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to our Warren office three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business

About General Motors

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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