Design Release Engineer - Interior Accessories

General Motors Company; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Company seeks a Design Release Engineer – Interior Trim & Lighting Accessories to lead design, development and release from concept through production. You will deliver high-quality, customer-facing interior components that meet design, performance, manufacturing, safety, regulatory, and warranty requirements.

Responsibilities include creating specifications, CAD models, GD&T, leading launches, managing changes, and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years in product development engineering; Interior Trim, exterior trim and/or lighting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of automotive interior, exterior, or lighting systems.
• Knowledge of automotive safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with DFMEA, DRBFM, DFSS, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to apply structured problem-solving techniques to design and manufacturing challenges.
• Ability to analyze complex engineering data and make sound technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop interior trim and interior lighting accessories components that meet vehicle, manufacturing, and customer requirements.
• Create and manage engineering specifications, CAD models, drawings, GD&T, and tolerance analyses.
• Lead component delivery from concept through launch and mass production.
• Manage engineering changes, deviations, and issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Benchmark competitive designs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze warranty and field data, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Apply DFMEA, DRBFM, DFSS, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Use CAE and TcVis analyses to validate designs and predict performance.
• Track engineering data, monitor trends, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

DFMEA

DRBFM

DFSS

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Technical leadership

Project management

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CAx analysis tools

Job description

At General Motors, our teams are shaping the future of mobility by turning ambitious ideas into real-world solutions. By combining human-centered design with advanced technology, we deliver vehicles and experiences that are intuitive, connected, safe, and built to exceed customer expectations .

Every day, we develop products and technologies that make mobility safer, smarter, and more connected for millions of customers worldwide, driving the future of transportation.

About the Role

As a Design Release Engineer – Interior Trim & Interior Lighting Accessories at General Motors, you will lead the design, development, and release of interior accessory components such as Floor and Cargo protection, Illuminated Interior Trim and Interior Storage Solutions from concept through production. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, innovative customer facing products that meet customer expectations while satisfying design, performance, manufacturing, safety, regulatory, and warranty requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop Interior trim and Interior lighting accessories components that meet vehicle, manufacturing, and customer requirements.
• Create and manage engineering specifications, CAD models, drawings, GD&T, and tolerance analyses.
• Lead component delivery from concept through launch and mass production.
• Manage engineering changes, deviations, and issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Benchmark competitive designs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze warranty and field data, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Apply DFMEA, DRBFM, DFSS, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Use CAE and TcVis analyses to validate designs and predict performance.
• Track engineering data, monitor trends, and drive continuous improvement.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in product development engineering; Interior Trim, exterior trim and/or lighting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of automotive interior, exterior, or lighting systems
• Knowledge of automotive safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with or understanding of DFMEA, DRBFM, DFSS, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to apply structured problem-solving techniques to design and manufacturing challenges.
• Ability to analyze complex engineering data and make sound technical decisions.
• Ability to learn and apply new technical information quickly.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.