Interior Design Release Engineer — Hybrid

General Motors Company; Pontiac (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Defense is hiring an Interior Design Release Engineer to own the cockpit systems from requirements through release and launch. You will translate program requirements into clear engineering criteria, define interfaces, and guide cross-functional teams, including suppliers, to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in interior systems, strong documentation, and design release experience, with periodic travel to Milford Proving Grounds and potential

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or similar discipline required.
• 5+ years of experience in interior systems, such as Instrument Panels, Floor Consoles, Door Trim, Interior Garnish and/or Seats.
• Experience owning design release engineering from requirements through release and production launch.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical problem-solving and work with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Independently own interior systems from requirements through design, validation, release, launch, and continuous improvement.
• Translate customer, vehicle, regulatory, and program requirements into engineering requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Define and maintain component requirements, SORs, interface documentation, engineering criteria, and product data.
• Lead integration with adjacent vehicle systems, resolving packaging, fit-and-finish, dimensional, and manufacturing concerns.
• Lead design reviews, interface control, and engineering documentation including specs, BOMs, data, and release packages.
• Coach peers and coordinate with suppliers to ensure product readiness and issue resolution.

Skills

Interior systems

Design release

Cross-functional teamwork

Supplier collaboration

Engineering documentation

DFMEA/DRBFM

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering or similar discipline

Job description

General Motors Defense is hiring an Interior Design Release Engineer to own the cockpit systems from requirements through release and launch. You will translate program requirements into clear engineering criteria, define interfaces, and guide cross-functional teams, including suppliers, to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in interior systems, strong documentation, and design release experience, with periodic travel to Milford Proving Grounds and potential