Design Release Engineer - Mechatronics Hardware

General Motors LLC; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement savings plan

Sickness and accident benefits

Life insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance programs

Employee assistance program

GM vehicle discounts

Job summary

General Motors seeks a Design Release Engineer to support mechatronics hardware across vehicle sensing, access, chassis and propulsion systems. You will own hardware requirements, validation and release for in‑cab sensing, driveline controllers, and high‑voltage electronics, coordinating with suppliers and cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes DFMEA, CTS/SOR development, ICDs, and engineering work orders to advance GM’s Vehicle Intelligence and software‑defined vehicle roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Experience with Component SOR and CTS development
• Experience with automotive PPAP quality processes
• Experience with DRE Essentials methods and tools
• Experience balancing risks with projects, suppliers and DFMEA training
• Design/Development of Safety Critical Systems/Components
• Prior experience negotiating contracts
• Prior experience with build-to-print suppliers
• Prior experience with Corporate Common Components (CCC)

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and validation for mechatronics hardware calibrations and application software.
• Run Product Development Team (PDT) meetings to coordinate integration into the vehicle.
• Support DFMEA development and updates.
• Create and maintain ICD strategy and ICD templates.
• Author Engineering Work Orders to release components for prototype and production.
• Prepare timing plans to meet MRD dates.
• Troubleshoot issues using PRCTS-Jira.
• Generate and maintain CTS for mechatronic devices.
• Lead supplier resident engineers and coordinate cross-functionally with GM and suppliers.
• Support sourcing activities including SOR, RFI, and SODW.
• Generate technical solutions for new vehicle programs.

Skills

SOR/CTS development

DFMEA

DRE Essentials

PPAP experience

Safety critical systems

Contract negotiation

CCC experience

Risk management

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Our Mission: At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated individual contributor to fill roles across the Mechatronics Hardware domain, and a desire to work as a Design Release Engineer (DRE). This role will support a broad range of mechatronics devices across our portfolio of vehicle sensing, vehicle access, chassis, and propulsion electronic device hardware. Broad technical knowledge combined with creative and independent thinking are needed to be successful in this role. This DRE will be responsible for the design, development and release of requirements, hardware and validation for in-cabin sensing, driveline and transmission controllers, engine and high voltage electronics (VICM/BECM/ECM/PCM), and/or vehicle access control hardware. This DRE will implement relevant component release strategies supporting the GM Vehicle Intelligence Platform and Software Defined Vehicle product roadmaps. This DRE performs complex assignments requiring a wider application of principles, theories, and concepts.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee design and validation for mechatronics hardware calibrations, and application software.
• Run Product Development Team (PDT) meetings to coordinate the development and integration of the [insert component/system] into the vehicle.
• Support DFMEA development and updates.
• Create and maintain Interface Control Document (ICD) strategy and ICD templates.
• Author Engineering Work Orders to release the components for prototype and production vehicles.
• Prepare timing plans that ensure all program requirements and MRD dates are met.
• Troubleshoot component and vehicle level issues utilizing the Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS-Jira).
• Generate and maintain Component Technical Specifications (CTS) for mechatronic devices.
• Close the Loop on learnings by updating required information (Best Practices, GM Specifications, Statement of Requirements, Template, etc.).
• Work cross-functionally within GM, coordinating multiple suppliers.
• Lead/manage supplier resident engineers.
• Support sourcing activities, including creation of Statement of Requirements (SOR), Request for Information (RFI), and Statement of Development Work (SODW).
• Generate technical solutions for new vehicle programs.
• Perform complex design analysis.
• Initiate documents to provide engineering authority and to maintain math/CAD data.
• Work with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel, and others to implement cost reduction, methods, and product improvements, and to support build programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Experience with Component Statement of Requirements (SOR) and Component Technical Specification (CTS) development
• Experience with automotive PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) quality processes
• Experience with “DRE Essentials” methods and tools
• Experience in balancing and mitigating risks with projects, suppliers, quality, and production DFMEA training
• DFSS Black Belt Certification, Red X, and/or OpEx experience
• Design/Development of Safety Critical Systems/Components
• Prior experience negotiating contracts
• Prior experience working with build-to-print suppliers
• Prior experience working with Corporate Common Components (CCC)
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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Why Join Us

At GM, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles. You’ll work on cutting-edge antenna systems alongside some of the brightest minds in automotive and RF technology — with the resources to make an impact at scale. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and forward thinking. This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and help millions of customers around the world stay connected on the move.

Bonus Potential

An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Sickness and accident benefits
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Tuition assistance programs
• Employee assistance program
• GM vehicle discounts
• and more

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