Senior Design Release Engineer Body/Chassis Structure
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard—from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
About the role
We are seeking experienced, motivated Design Release Engineers to support the next generation of industry-leading Vehicle Body and Chassis Structure Systems Engineering Design and Development. We are committed to enhancing the product—with new features, new materials, and new technologies across the spectrum of engineering subsystems. These roles require an experienced engineer to lead and drive a cross-functional product development team, collaborating with peers in creative design, purchasing, manufacturing, and quality functions.
The ideal candidate desires to build technical depth as an engineer, possesses exemplary communication and project management skills, and enjoys taking on challenges with robust solutions. These positions involve responsibility for all activities—including definition of requirements, execution of design, and validation and testing throughout a vehicle’s lifecycle.
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 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
- Developing and applying new and existing technologies
- Developing and coordinating component design and systems with manufacturing, analysis, other vehicle subsystems, vehicle development, safety, customers, and other functions
- Ensuring component and subsystem integrity and compliance to GM technical and quality standards throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle
- Working independently with the ability to summarize complex issues for leadership review
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Automotive Technology
- 5+ years of engineering experience
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in engineering or another Advanced Degree
- Proven knowledge with engineering design in Body / Chassis Structure Systems
- 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
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. This role is categorized as hybrid, requiring the selected candidate to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week. Travel may be required up to 25% of the time. This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis. A company vehicle will only be provided upon passing the Motor Vehicle Report review.
Benefits
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