Design Release Engineer - Seat Components

General Motors Africa & Middle East; Warren, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Africa & Middle East is seeking a Design Release Engineer for seating components at the Warren Tech Center. The role involves defining design criteria, leading reviews, and coordinating cross-functional teams across development programs.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in engineering, hands-on seating system experience, and the ability to travel up to 10%. Hybrid work arrangement required with on-site presence at Warren, Michigan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or another engineering discipline.
• Experience in automotive seat development, engineering, manufacturing, or operations.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and finalize design criteria using vehicle math data.
• Lead design reviews; define Interface Control Document requirements.
• Support Product Development Team activities including timing, parts lists, Design for Manufacturing, and issue tracking.
• Release production designs on schedule and confirm 100% design fidelity.
• Lead launch activities for new vehicle programs at GM assembly plants and Tier 1 seating plants.

Skills

Automotive seating

Mechanical engineering

System integration

Launch support

Vehicle math data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

DNF/DFSS knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Vis-Mock-up

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

## Design Release Engineer - Seat ComponentsApply: Hybrid: Warren, Michigan, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: JR-202620494**Job Description**This role is categorized as hybrid, meaning the selected candidate will be expected to work onsite at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week (or other frequency determined by their manager). * ***This role is not eligible for relocation benefits*** **At General Motors, we are redefining mobility through human-centered design and advanced engineering. Our teams create vehicles and experiences that go beyond transportation—delivering safety, intelligence, and connectivity at scale** **About the Role:** Responsible for requirements definition, design, engineering development, product release, launch, and technical leadership for **seating system components, including head restraints, seat armrests, and seat heating and ventilation systems**. Applies creativity, initiative, and independent judgment to deliver robust designs across vehicle development programs. Experience developing and integrating seating systems or components through multiple vehicle launches is preferred. ## **Key Responsibilities:*** Develop, refine, and finalize design criteria and typical sections using vehicle math data.* Develop and support Statements of Requirements for seat system components with subject matter experts.* Lead and support component design and technical reviews, ensuring design fidelity and compliance with program requirements.* Define Interface Control Document requirements, negotiate interface agreements, and resolve cross-functional issues.* Lead or support Product Development Team activities, including timing, parts lists, Design for Manufacturing, and issue tracking.* Evaluate design alternatives and provide program recommendations based on cost, mass, timing, assembly, complexity, and other commodity requirements.* Release production designs on schedule and conduct engineering reviews to confirm 100% design fidelity.* Communicate technical information across internal teams, external customers, suppliers, and manufacturing organizations.* Lead launch activities for new vehicle programs at GM assembly plants, Tier 1 seating plants, and applicable Tier 2 suppliers.## **Basic Qualificatio**ns:* Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or another engineering discipline.* Experience in automotive seat development, engineering, manufacturing, or operations.* Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and travel as needed, up to 10%.## **Preferred Qualifications:*** Two or more years of post-graduation engineering experience.* Experience with automotive interiors, seating systems, component integration, and packaging.* Knowledge of GM engineering processes, automotive requirements, seating industry standards, FMVSS regulations, and GM technical specifications.* Experience analyzing vehicle math data and reviewing designs using Vis-Mock-up.* Experience working with automotive OEMs, interior or seat suppliers, vehicle assembly plants, JIT operations, and launch events.* Knowledge of statistics, mechanics of materials, finite element analysis, vehicle and occupant packaging, integrated design, and Design for Manufacture and Assembly.* Experience with DFSS, Red X, five-phase problem solving, GD&T, DFMEA, system integration, and component packaging.**Sponsorship:****GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)**