Instrument Panel Design Release Engineer

General Motors Africa & Middle East; United States; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Interior Design Release Engineer to lead IP structure development for instrument panel systems. You will drive design, validation, and integration across vehicle programs with a focus on safety, mass, cost, and quality.

Responsibilities include leading DFMEA/DRBFM activities, coordinating CAD workflows, and collaborating with CAE and cross‑functional teams to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Materials, or related Engineering.
• At least five years of experience developing steel, magnesium, or aluminum IP structures from product definition through launch.
• Experience with DFMEA/DRBFM, ADVP&R or validation plans, ICDs, PFMEA collaboration, CAD workflows, and release processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, analysis, integration, validation, and launch of IP structure subsystems across vehicle programs.
• Develop concepts and perform engineering evaluations using DFMEA, DRBFM, ICDs, PFMEA, CAE, and safety performance analysis.
• Package components and manage CAD development through GM or supplier designers; ensure design best practices and lead peer reviews.
• Lead product development team activities, track and resolve issues, and communicate progress, risks, decisions, and impacts.

Skills

IP structure design

DFMEA/DRBFM

CAD workflows

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Tool proficiency (NX, VisMockup)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace/Materials Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

VisMockup

Job description

General Motors is seeking an Interior Design Release Engineer to lead IP structure development for instrument panel systems. You will drive design, validation, and integration across vehicle programs with a focus on safety, mass, cost, and quality.

Responsibilities include leading DFMEA/DRBFM activities, coordinating CAD workflows, and collaborating with CAE and cross‑functional teams to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.