Design Release Engineer - Seat Complete- Core Engineering

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 a Product Engineer in the Seat Core Engineering team, you will be responsible for leading product development and core engineering/integration activities. You will utilize established engineering tools and processes to successfully develop seat variants for vehicle programs and effectively achieve program milestones through thorough and rigorous program management.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

Lead the design, development, analysis, implementation, and validation of complex seat subsystems

Perform engineering design evaluations and concept development across vehicle programs using a DFSS approach

Utilize engineering tools ( DFMEA, ICDs, PFMEA ) and leverage CAE groups, including Safety Performance, to develop robust system design solutions

Complete DFMEAs (FIT) on time and with high quality

Package components, manage CAD development through suppliers or GM designers, and collaborate with other vehicle systems

Ensure best practices are incorporated in CAD models and seek support when best practices are not met

Work cross-functionally to support initial vehicle configuration, cost optimization, customer-driven requirements, and product/process improvements

Balance key business imperatives, including cost, mass, complexity, timing, and content

Communicate information to and from internal and external customer organizations (e.g., Creative Design, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers) and lead the Product Development Team (PDT)

Track and help resolve open issues with appropriate support

Review, support, and apply benchmarking to ensure competitive design direction

Support SVI team objectives through early engagement

Understand customer needs and architecture limitations to guide design decisions

Integrate components, occupants, and seating systems into a cohesive solution

Anticipate future usage scenarios and avoid point solutions

Develop a reuse strategy across all seating systems

Reduce unnecessary component variants where feasible

Provide design improvements and solutions to enable comfort and craftsmanship

Deliver features and solutions that support consistent quality assembly and closeout (to the seat and vehicle)

Support virtual validation goals and activities

Incorporate lessons learned and continuous improvements from physical validation and builds

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering , Industrial and Systems Engineering , or Civil Engineering

Minimum 5+ years of experience developing and executing technical solutions for mechanical components to support new vehicle programs

Previous seat development experience

Demonstrated ability to balance business imperatives, including cost, mass, complexity, and timing

Comfortable working with multidisciplinary and cross-cultural teams

Ability to work effectively in an environment with ambiguity and forward-looking requirements

Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) – Green Belt certification

Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) – Black Belt certification

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Master’s degree in Engineering

Familiarity with structured problem-solving methods (e.g., Red-X)

Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, and GD&T

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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}.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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