Lead Exterior Hardware & Sunroofs Design Release Engineer

General Motors; Warren, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, Michigan is seeking a Senior Design Release Engineer for Exterior Hardware and Sunroofs to drive design release and subsystem validation across exterior hardware. You will coordinate cross-functional Product Development Teams with suppliers, ensure robust requirements and CAE templates, and lead system integration with vehicle architecture.

The role emphasizes leadership, program timing, cost control, DFMEA support, and ICD strategy development while advancing movable

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required.
• 5+ years of engineering and product development experience.
• Experience with actuated kinematic systems.
• Proficient in hardware requirements writing and interpretation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with vehicle system integration and DFM.
• Knowledge of DFSS and Red X methodologies.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design release of Exterior Hardware components.
• Manage cross-functional Product Development Teams (PDTs) with suppliers.
• Ensure accuracy of requirements, CAE standards, and AV DVP&R templates.
• Coordinate system integration into vehicle architecture.
• Drive program timing and cost targets; maintain cost controls.
• Support DFMEA development and updates.
• Develop and maintain ICD strategy and templates.
• Ensure timely peer reviews and component reviews.
• Oversee system and component-level verification and validation.
• Author Engineering Work Orders for prototype and production releases.
• Package hardware components and troubleshoot issues at vehicle level.
• Resolve issues via Problem Resolution Tracking System.
• Collaborate across GM functions and manage multiple suppliers.
• Lead and support supplier resident engineers.
• Contribute to sourcing activities and technical solutions for new programs.
• Perform complex design analysis and initiate documentation.
• Partner with engineering, suppliers, and plant teams to implement cost reductions and improvements.

Skills

Actuated systems

Hardware requirements

DFM knowledge

DFSS Red X

Teamcenter

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Job description

General Motors in Warren, Michigan is seeking a Senior Design Release Engineer for Exterior Hardware and Sunroofs to drive design release and subsystem validation across exterior hardware. You will coordinate cross-functional Product Development Teams with suppliers, ensure robust requirements and CAE templates, and lead system integration with vehicle architecture.

The role emphasizes leadership, program timing, cost control, DFMEA support, and ICD strategy development while advancing movable