Senior Design Release Engineer – Vehicle Closures

Job Description

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. Were turning todays impossible into tomorrows 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 peopleas we aim to makedriving safer smarter and more connected shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role

The Senior Design Release Engineer (DRE) leads the design engineering and release of closure systems across vehicle programs. This role requires strong technical judgment crossfunctional leadership and the ability to deliver an integrated balanced subsystem from early development through launch.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities)

Subsystem Leadership & CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Lead closure subsystem development and integration with Design Manufacturing CAE Dimensional Engineering and program teams.
• Balance innovation engineering requirements manufacturing constraints and program imperatives.
• Guide theme development dimensional strategy and interface alignment to ensure quality execution.
• Communicate effectively across internal and external partners.

Technical Ownership

• Provide technical leadership in closure system design integration and bestpractice application.
• Apply knowledge of closure components materials regional differences and competitive benchmarks.
• Drive subsystem innovation while managing risk timing and quality.
• Understand manufacturing processes across Stamping Body Paint and General Assembly.

Product Development Team Leadership

• Lead the PDT (Product Development Tram) to meet all deliverables on time with strong integration and design fidelity.
• Execute quality chain elements system design reviews and program milestones.
• Manage releases sourcing validation plans and build readiness through the VDP (Vehicle Development Plan).
• Apply robust engineering tools (DFSS OPEX) to optimize design and enable highquality launches.

Dimensional Strategy & Issue Resolution

• Develop and execute dimensional strategy including BIW assessments fit strategy capability analysis and validation plans.
• Ensure GD&T aligns with assembly strategy and dimensional capability.
• Identify root causes of dimensional issues and partner with Manufacturing on process validation.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in Engineering.
• 5 years as a DRE or equivalent in fullcycle product development.
• Strong understanding of engineering operations release processes and vehicle program phases.
• Excellent interpersonal analytical and program management skills.
• Ability to make decisions in ambiguous environments.
• Experience with global OEMs/suppliers and body manufacturing processes (stamping welding hemming tolerancing surface quality Body/Closure Dimensional metrics).

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master of Science or other Advanced Degree.
• DFSS Black Belt Certification and Red X Journeyman.
• Experience in fixture design and product validation.

• Experience in budget plan development.
• Working knowledge of global regulations and physicsbased problem solving.
  

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