Engine Cylinder Head Release Engineer – Design & Launch

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI is seeking an experienced engineer to lead production design release for engine cylinder heads and head gaskets. You will drive supplier quality and cross-functional initiatives with a focus on cost, timing, and quality improvements.

Responsibilities include PPAP releases, design evaluation, and root-cause analysis for warranty issues. This role requires collaboration across GM plants and suppliers, with travel as needed and a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in automotive component release, quality, or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Generate and execute technical solutions for engine cylinder heads and head gaskets for GM engine programs.
• Provide technical leadership for advanced component or technology development.
• Perform complex design analysis and evaluate engineering designs.
• Work cross-functionally to implement cost reduction, methods and product improvements, and to support prototype and production build activities.
• Balance business imperatives, including but not limited to cost, mass, complexity, and timing.
• Manage engineering changes and ensure timely release, PPAP, and implementation at plants and suppliers.
• Collaborate with casting, machining, and gasket suppliers to improve manufacturing quality and reduce defects.
• Conduct supplier process audits and capability studies; drive corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Support validation of running changes on dyno and vehicle and ensure compliance with GM specifications and standards.
• Lead root cause analysis for field and warranty issues; develop and implement containment and corrective actions.
• Communicate status, risks, and issue-resolution plans to leadership, manufacturing, quality, and cross-functional program teams.
• Stay abreast of relevant new technology and competitive products.

Skills

Automotive release experience

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier quality processes

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter PLM

Minitab / data analysis

Job description

General Motors in Warren, MI is seeking an experienced engineer to lead production design release for engine cylinder heads and head gaskets. You will drive supplier quality and cross-functional initiatives with a focus on cost, timing, and quality improvements.

Responsibilities include PPAP releases, design evaluation, and root-cause analysis for warranty issues. This role requires collaboration across GM plants and suppliers, with travel as needed and a hybrid work setup.