Suspension Design Release Engineer - Elevate Ride Quality

generalmotors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI, seeks a Design Release Engineer to support the design, release, and lifecycle management of suspension components and systems for ride, handling, durability, NVH, and packaging. This role requires translating vehicle objectives into component requirements and maintaining design records from concept through production.

You will collaborate across Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis, Structures, Controls, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and suppliers while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering.
• Three or more years of experience in vehicle suspension design, development, testing, or release.
• Experience supporting the design and release of suspension components or systems.
• Working knowledge of suspension design, vehicle dynamics, K&C, durability, NVH, spring and damper matching, load management, and component interfaces.
• Experience with engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, BOMs, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and test-data analysis.
• Ability to resolve technical issues, manage assigned work, and meet timing, cost, quality, and performance objectives.
• Strong collaboration and technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and release of suspension components and systems from concept through production.
• Translate vehicle objectives into component and system requirements.
• Develop and maintain designs, 3D models, drawings, specifications, BOMs, design records, and changes.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis, Structures, Controls, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, suppliers, and program teams.
• Support testing and evaluations including K&C, rig, durability, and vehicle tests.
• Analyze test results to identify root causes and support corrective actions.
• Support supplier reviews, design decisions, issue resolution, and launch readiness.
• Maintain DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, requirements, BOMs, and issue-tracking documentation.
• Manage deliverables and support program timing, cost, quality, performance, and launch objectives.

Skills

Suspension design

Vehicle dynamics

DFMEA/DVPR

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in related engineering discipline

Tools

Job description

General Motors in Warren, MI, seeks a Design Release Engineer to support the design, release, and lifecycle management of suspension components and systems for ride, handling, durability, NVH, and packaging. This role requires translating vehicle objectives into component requirements and maintaining design records from concept through production.

You will collaborate across Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis, Structures, Controls, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and suppliers while supporting