Seating Systems Release Engineer – Hybrid, Automotive

generalmotors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI is hiring a design engineer focused on seating system components—head restraints, armrests, and seat heating/ventilation. The role emphasizes requirements definition, design, development, product release, launch, and technical leadership across vehicle programs, with hybrid onsite work.

Candidates should have a BS in engineering and experience in automotive seating, manufacturing, or operations, plus travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field.
• Experience in automotive seat development, engineering, manufacturing, or operations.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

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

Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Seat systems experience

Travel flexibility

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

General Motors in Warren, MI is hiring a design engineer focused on seating system components—head restraints, armrests, and seat heating/ventilation. The role emphasizes requirements definition, design, development, product release, launch, and technical leadership across vehicle programs, with hybrid onsite work.

Candidates should have a BS in engineering and experience in automotive seating, manufacturing, or operations, plus travel up to 10%.