Impactful Suspension Design Release Engineer

General Motors (GM); Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors (GM) is seeking a Design Release Engineer to lead the design, development, release, and lifecycle management of suspension components and systems. You will translate vehicle objectives into requirements, develop 3D models and drawings, and coordinate with vehicle dynamics, chassis, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure robust performance across ride, handling, durability, and NVH.

The role requires a mechanical/automotive engineering degree and 3+ years in suspension, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Three or more years of experience in vehicle suspension design, development, testing, or release.
• Experience supporting the design and release of suspension components or systems.
• Working knowledge of suspension design, vehicle dynamics, K&C, durability, NVH, spring and damper matching, load management, and component interfaces.
• Experience with engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, BOMs, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and test-data analysis.
• Ability to resolve technical issues, manage assigned work, and meet timing, cost, quality, and performance objectives.
• Strong collaboration and technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and release of suspension components and systems from concept through production.
• Translate vehicle objectives into component requirements and tuning criteria.
• Develop and maintain designs, 3D models, drawings, BOMs, design records, and engineering changes.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis, Structures, Controls, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, suppliers, and program teams.
• Support component, subsystem, and vehicle-level testing, including K&C, rig, durability, and vehicle evaluations.
• Analyze test data, identify root causes, and support corrective actions.
• Maintain DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, requirements, BOMs, and issue-tracking documentation.
• Manage deliverables and support program timing, cost, quality, and launch objectives.
• Support supplier technical reviews, design decisions, issue resolution, and launch readiness.

Skills

Suspension design

Vehicle dynamics

K&C

Durability

NVH

Load management

Component interfaces

Engineering drawings

3D models

BOMs

DFMEAs

DVP&Rs

Test-data analysis

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

DFMEAs

DVP&Rs

BOM management

Engineering drawings

Test data analysis tools

Job description

General Motors (GM) is seeking a Design Release Engineer to lead the design, development, release, and lifecycle management of suspension components and systems. You will translate vehicle objectives into requirements, develop 3D models and drawings, and coordinate with vehicle dynamics, chassis, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure robust performance across ride, handling, durability, and NVH.

The role requires a mechanical/automotive engineering degree and 3+ years in suspension, with strong