Design Release Engineer - Body & Chassis Structure

About the role

We are seeking experienced, motivated Design Release Engineers to support the next generation of industry-leading Vehicle Structure System Engineering Design and Development.

Responsibilities

• Generating and executing technical solutions to support new vehicle programs
• Providing technical leadership for advanced component or technology development
• Performing complex design analysis and evaluating engineering designs
• Working cross-functionally to implement cost reduction ideas, product and process improvements, and to support prototype and production build activities
• Balancing business imperatives, including but not limited to cost, mass, complexity, and timing through production engineering design release
• Communicating information to and from internal and external customer organizations
• Staying abreast of relevant new technology and competitive products
• Develop and apply new and existing technologies
• Develop and coordinate component design and systems with manufacturing, suppliers, analysis, other vehicle subsystems, vehicle development, safety, customers, and other functions
• Responsible for component & subsystem integrity and compliance to GM technical and quality standards throughout the vehicle’s life cycle
• Works independently with ability to summarize complex issues for leadership review

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Technology, or equivalent
• 5+ years engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or another Advanced Degree
• Proven knowledge with engineering design in one or more of the following areas Body / Chassis Structure
• Familiarity with Design For Six Sigma process
• Experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Knowledge of advanced high strength alloy materials, processes, and tooling
• Knowledge of material joining methods, welding (resistance spot welding and MIG welding), mechanical fastening, and sealing systems
• Knowledge of Vehicle Dynamics
• Knowledge of FMVSS Crash regulations and GM Technical Specifications