Design Release Engineer - External Microphone Systems

General Motors Corporation; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, Michigan is seeking a Design Release Engineer to lead the external microphone hardware development for Super Cruise. The role requires owning requirements, driving acoustic performance, and coordinating across suppliers and internal teams to achieve robust, production-ready microphone systems.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of engineering experience and a strong background in acoustics, vehicle integration, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering/technical experience.
• Design Release Engineer ownership experience preferred.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Own DRE for external microphone hardware and components.
• Translate vehicle sensing objectives into measurable microphone requirements.
• Lead design, validation, and production release from concept to launch.
• Coordinate DFM/ DFA/ DFS with suppliers and plants.
• Validate acoustics, wind/road noise, environmental durability through testing.

Skills

DRE ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier management

Acoustics knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

IBM DOORS

Electrical interfaces

Job description

General Motors in Warren, Michigan is seeking a Design Release Engineer to lead the external microphone hardware development for Super Cruise. The role requires owning requirements, driving acoustic performance, and coordinating across suppliers and internal teams to achieve robust, production-ready microphone systems.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of engineering experience and a strong background in acoustics, vehicle integration, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver