Accessory Design & Release Engineer – Hybrid Role

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead accessory chassis and performance projects at the Warren Tech Center. This hybrid role requires collaboration with vehicle programs, suppliers and internal teams to deliver high-quality, criteria-compliant solutions.

You will define product requirements, manage cost and timing, and drive cross-functional meetings while exploring future opportunities through benchmarking and supplier innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Development Engineer, Vehicle Performance Engineer, or in a related role
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across functions
• Exposure to CAD, CAE, Teamcenter, vehicle development, and validation processes

Responsibilities

• Lead accessory chassis and performance projects from concept through launch and lifecycle support
• Define product requirements and support sourcing, part development, and validation activities
• Lead cross-functional product development team meetings and drive execution with suppliers and internal partners
• Manage cost, timing, and part release activities for assigned programs
• Partner with Design Studio, Purchasing, and suppliers to deliver high-quality, criteria-compliant solutions
• Support future product development through benchmarking, business cases, and supplier innovation

Skills

Product Development

Vehicle Performance

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

CAE

Teamcenter

Validation processes

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead accessory chassis and performance projects at the Warren Tech Center. This hybrid role requires collaboration with vehicle programs, suppliers and internal teams to deliver high-quality, criteria-compliant solutions.

You will define product requirements, manage cost and timing, and drive cross-functional meetings while exploring future opportunities through benchmarking and supplier innovation.