Design Release Engineer — Instrument Panel & Console

General Motors Corporation; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Design Release Engineer for instrument panels and floor consoles in Warren, MI. The role focuses on engineering design, validation, and cross-functional leadership across vehicle programs, CAD development, and supplier collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in automotive engineering, hands-on CAE/DFMEA experience, and a proven track record in launching complex interior components with a focus on cost, mass, and performance.”

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary and cross-cultural teams and coaching other DREs.
• Strong ability to manage complex projects with accurate time estimates and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, analysis, implementation and validation of instrument panel and console subsystems.
• Lead peer reviews and coordinate with CAD development and suppliers.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers and support launch activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize cost, mass and timing while meeting customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Communication

Time estimation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CA E analysis

DFMEA

DRBFM

FEA

GD&T

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Design Release Engineer for instrument panels and floor consoles in Warren, MI. The role focuses on engineering design, validation, and cross-functional leadership across vehicle programs, CAD development, and supplier collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in automotive engineering, hands-on CAE/DFMEA experience, and a proven track record in launching complex interior components with a focus on cost, mass, and performance.”