General Motors

Senior Design Release Engineer - Exterior Hardware and Sunroofs

General Motors$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering required
  • 5 years of engineering and product development experience
  • Experience with actuated kinematic systems
  • Proficient in writing and interpreting hardware requirements
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Solid understanding of materials, engineering theory, and design principles
  • Ability to multitask and manage concurrent activities effectively
  • Familiarity with vehicle system integration and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Responsibilities

  • Develop subsystem requirements and sourcing packages
  • Manage PDT timing through GVDP milestones
  • Ensure timely execution of tool kick-off (TKO) and material required dates (MRDs)
  • Coordinate validation and verification activities
  • Lead the product development team through subsystem launch
  • Oversee system and component-level verification and validation
  • Collaborate across GM functions and manage multiple suppliers

Benefits

  • Collaborative cross-functional team environment
  • Opportunity to deepen technical expertise in movable roof systems
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility in reporting
  • Involvement in innovative product development
  • Robust problem-solving and project management opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

Our team is responsible for Exterior Hardware including Door Hardware Modules, Latches, Inside/Outside Handles, Release Cables, Window Regulators, Struts, Actuators, Latches, Switches, Sunroofs, Convertibles, and Targa Roof Systems. We're seeking a proactive individual contributor with experience in movable roof systems and a passion for developing new subsystems. Success in this role requires broad technical knowledge, creativity, leadership, and independent thinking.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
  • Develop subsystem requirements and sourcing packages
  • Manage PDT timing through GVDP milestones
  • Ensure timely execution of tool kick-off (TKO), material required dates (MRDs), peer reviews, and component review valves
  • Coordinate validation and verification activities
  • Lead the product development team (PDT) through subsystem launch


This role demands strong leadership to guide a cross-functional PDT-including suppliers and internal GM teams in Styling, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and project management skills, a drive to tackle complex challenges, and a desire to deepen technical expertise in movable roof systems.

There are multiple hiring managers looking to fill positions in the following areas:
  • Exterior Hardware
  • Sunroofs


What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
  • Lead design release of Exterior Hardware components
  • Manage cross-functional Product Development Teams (PDTs), including supplier-integrated (SI3, SI2) and build-to-print (SI1) systems
  • Ensure accuracy of requirements, CAE standard work, GMWs, and AV DVP&R templates
  • Coordinate system integration into vehicle architecture
  • Drive program timing and cost targets; maintain cost controls
  • Support DFMEA development and updates
  • Develop and maintain Interface Control Document (ICD) strategy and templates
  • Ensure timely completion of peer reviews and component review valves
  • Oversee system and component-level verification and validation
  • Author Engineering Work Orders for prototype and production releases
  • Package hardware components and troubleshoot issues at both component and vehicle levels
  • Resolve issues via Problem Resolution Tracking System
  • Collaborate across GM functions and manage multiple suppliers
  • Lead and support supplier resident engineers
  • Contribute to sourcing activities and technical solutions for new programs
  • Perform complex design analysis and initiate engineering documentation
  • Partner with engineering, suppliers, and plant teams to implement cost reductions, product improvements, and support build events


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • BS in Engineering required.
  • 5 years of engineering and product development experience
  • Experience with actuated kinematic systems
  • Proficient in writing and interpreting hardware requirements
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Solid understanding of materials, engineering theory, and design principles
  • Ability to multitask and manage concurrent activities effectively
  • Familiarity with vehicle system integration and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive projects to completion
  • Knowledge of DFSS and Red X methodologies
  • Experience with Teamcenter


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • MS in Engineering
  • Knowledge of hardware development, testing and associated tools.
  • FIT DFMEA training
  • Direct experience with Exterior Hardware design and development
  • Launch experience
  • Red X Training
  • DFSS Blackbelt Certified


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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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