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Design Release Engineer

General Motors
Warren, Michigan Posted Oct 12, 2026
Hybrid

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Design Release Engineer

Engineering

DUTIES: Coordinate design and integration of ECS components. Utilize Engineering tools and processes to successfully develop components and systems. Achieve program milestones by thorough and rigorous program management. Operate with a high level of independent judgement. Implementing functional strategy, administer and coordinate programs, counsel and advise management. Conduct technical design reviews and initiate applicable drawing reviews. Complete and review DFMEAs and DRBFMs for all parts and design changes. Demonstrate designs meet requirements by analysis, development, and validation. Execute and support Peer Reviews per program milestones. Work with component suppliers to meet program imperatives including quality, cost and timing. Work as part of a diverse team supporting component development including mechanical design, thermal, structural, and electrical analysis. Work with manufacturing to ensure build ability and to resolve quality requirements. Provide Program Management and execution of deliverables and program team meetings. Work with component suppliers to meet design and timing objectives. 15% travel required to client sites domestically. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.

REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field of study. Five (5) years of experience as a Design Release Engineer, Chassis Dimensional Engineer, Interior Dimensional Engineer, or related occupation. Five (5) years of experience in the following: Read, interpret and generate engineering drawings and specifications; Technical writing to create written engineering evaluation reports; Computer Aided Design (CAD); Creating Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) plans and using FIT application; Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing competency; and Root cause analysis and investigations. Four (4) years of experience in the following: Key Characteristic Designation System (KCDS) applicability and usage. Three (3) years of experience in the following: TeamCenter; and Change Management process. Two (2) years of experience in the following: Working on product launch lifestyle.

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