Interior Trim Release Engineer: Hard Trim & Overhead

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

Job summary

General Motors LLC is seeking an Interior Hard Trim and Overhead Systems Design Release Engineer to support next-generation interior systems. You will define requirements, drive design execution balancing fit, finish, cost, and DFA/DFM, release components, and approve validation results.

The role requires a BS in Engineering (mechanical preferred) and 4+ years of automotive experience, with hands-on work in 3D CAD, GD&T, and prototype validation.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or U.S. Equivalent (mechanical preferred).
• 4+ years entry-level automotive experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD, engineering drawings, basic GD&T, and dimensional evaluation.
• Hands-on experience with prototype builds, physical measurements, component fit, finish, ergonomics, or testing.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and communicating technical information clearly to engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, or other stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and present technical recommendations using tools such as Excel or PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Injection molded hard trim components.
• Headliner substrate.
• Overhead system components (lights, coat hooks, assist handles, etc.).
• Definition of requirements.
• Design execution balancing imperatives (fit, finish, DFA, DFM, cost, etc.).
• Release of all components.
• Approval of validation results.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (mechanical preferred)

Tools

NX/Unigraphics

Teamcenter

Vis Mockup

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

General Motors LLC is seeking an Interior Hard Trim and Overhead Systems Design Release Engineer to support next-generation interior systems. You will define requirements, drive design execution balancing fit, finish, cost, and DFA/DFM, release components, and approve validation results.

The role requires a BS in Engineering (mechanical preferred) and 4+ years of automotive experience, with hands-on work in 3D CAD, GD&T, and prototype validation.