Seat Systems Release Engineer – Hybrid

RiseMe; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a design-led engineer to own requirements, design, engineering development, product release, and launch for seating system components including head restraints, armrests, and seat heating/ventilation. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver robust seating solutions across vehicle programs.

Ideal candidates have experience developing seating systems, strong design and manufacturing knowledge, and willingness to travel up to 10% for launch activities at GM plants

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or another engineering discipline.
• Experience in automotive seat development, engineering, manufacturing, or operations.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and travel as needed, up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and finalize design criteria and typical sections using vehicle math data.
• Develop and support Statements of Requirements for seat system components with subject matter experts.
• Lead and support component design and technical reviews, ensuring design fidelity and compliance with program requirements.
• Define Interface Control Document requirements, negotiate interface agreements, and resolve cross-functional issues.
• Lead or support Product Development Team activities, including timing, parts lists, Design for Manufacturing, and issue tracking.
• Evaluate design alternatives and provide program recommendations based on cost, mass, timing, assembly, complexity, and other commodity requirements.
• Release production designs on schedule and conduct engineering reviews to confirm 100% design fidelity.
• Communicate technical information across internal teams, external customers, suppliers, and manufacturing organizations.
• Lead launch activities for new vehicle programs at GM assembly plants, Tier 1 seating plants, and applicable Tier 2 suppliers.

Skills

Automotive seating design

Engineering design

Manufacturing knowledge

Operations experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vis-Mock-up

Job description

General Motors is seeking a design-led engineer to own requirements, design, engineering development, product release, and launch for seating system components including head restraints, armrests, and seat heating/ventilation. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver robust seating solutions across vehicle programs.

Ideal candidates have experience developing seating systems, strong design and manufacturing knowledge, and willingness to travel up to 10% for launch activities at GM plants