Design Release Engineer – Engine Heads & Gaskets

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI is seeking an experienced engineer to lead production design release and engine cylinder head and head gasket initiatives. You will manage engineering changes, PPAP, supplier collaboration, and validate changes on dyno and vehicle.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive component release or manufacturing, strong analytics, DFMEA familiarity, and travel readiness. Hybrid work arrangement with domestic/international travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Engineering, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive component release, quality, or manufacturing (powertrain experience preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with engineering change management and supplier quality processes.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and suppliers to drive improvements in quality, timing, and cost.
• Excellent communication skills for concise technical reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Generate and execute technical solutions for engine cylinder heads and head gaskets for GM engine programs.
• Provide technical leadership for advanced component or technology development.
• Perform complex design analysis and evaluate engineering designs.
• Work cross-functionally to implement cost reduction, methods and product improvements, and to support prototype and production build activities.
• Balance business imperatives, including but not limited to cost, mass, complexity, and timing.
• Manage engineering changes and ensure timely release, PPAP, and implementation at plants and suppliers.
• Collaborate with casting, machining, and gasket suppliers to improve manufacturing quality and reduce defects.
• Conduct supplier process audits and capability studies; drive corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Support validation of running changes on dyno and vehicle and ensure compliance with GM specifications and standards.
• Lead root cause analysis for field and warranty issues; develop and implement containment and corrective actions.
• Communicate status, risks, and issue-resolution plans to leadership, manufacturing, quality, and cross-functional program teams.
• Stay abreast of relevant new technology and competitive products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional influence

Engineering change management

Supplier quality processes

Effective communication

Education

BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Engineering, or related engineering field

Tools

Teamcenter

CAÉ tools

Job description

General Motors in Warren, MI is seeking an experienced engineer to lead production design release and engine cylinder head and head gasket initiatives. You will manage engineering changes, PPAP, supplier collaboration, and validate changes on dyno and vehicle.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive component release or manufacturing, strong analytics, DFMEA familiarity, and travel readiness. Hybrid work arrangement with domestic/international travel as needed.