Lead Interior IP Structures Release Engineer

Devopsroles; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Interior Design Release Engineer to develop IP structures supporting displays and customer-facing features. You will lead design, analysis, integration, validation, and launch across vehicle programs with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and mass.

The role requires five+ years in IP structure development, strong CAD/CAEs, and collaboration across disciplines. Hybrid work at the Warren Tech Center with travel up to 25% is expected.

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.
• Demonstrated ownership of subsystem development, issue resolution, and delivery to vehicle development milestones.
• Detailed knowledge of IP structure performance requirements, applicable regulations, vehicle integration, component design, and DFM/automation.
• Experience with DFMEA/DRBFM, ADVP&R or validation plans, ICDs, PFMEA collaboration, CAD workflows, and release processes.
• Strong partnership with CAE, including Safety Performance, to validate designs and drive data-based decisions.
• Strong project management, communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and elevate risks appropriately.
• DfSS Green Belt certification within one year and Black Belt certification within two years of hire.
• Proficiency with CAD and visualization tools such as NX, VisMockup, or similar; Microsoft or Google Workspace; and applicable AI tools.

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.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes including welded steel stampings, magnesium die castings, and hybrid plastic/metal overmolding.
• Collaborate with Thermal, Electrical, Body, Chassis, Restraints, Creative Design, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers, and other partner organizations.
• Lead Product Development Team activities, track and resolve issues, and communicate progress, risks, decisions, and impacts.
• Balance cost, part count, mass, complexity, timing, content, and customer-driven requirements while supporting configuration work and continuous improvement.
• Support Statement of Requirements development and lead Statements of Work; partner with CAE on FEA and robust design decisions.
• Apply benchmarking to guide competitive design direction, BOM strategies, features, and content.
• Lead change management using clear problem statements, alternatives, quantified impacts, decisions, and approvals.
• Maintain disciplined documentation, risk assessments, lessons learned, and engineering read-across.
• Lead plant builds, supplier trials, DV/PV events, craftsmanship audits, and launch activities with an on-time, quality-focused mindset.
• Contribute to enterprise initiatives involving CAE-driven design, virtual execution, automation, accelerated development, supply chain improvement, and global standards.
• Travel as needed during development, integration, and launch activities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace

Tools

NX

VisMockup

CAD workflows

Job description

General Motors is seeking an Interior Design Release Engineer to develop IP structures supporting displays and customer-facing features. You will lead design, analysis, integration, validation, and launch across vehicle programs with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and mass.

The role requires five+ years in IP structure development, strong CAD/CAEs, and collaboration across disciplines. Hybrid work at the Warren Tech Center with travel up to 25% is expected.