Design Release Engineer- Removal Sunroof

General Motors • Warren, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is categorized as hybrid, meaning the selected candidate will be expected to work on‑site at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week (or other frequency determined by their manager). This role is not eligible for relocation assistance About the role: We are looking for an initiative-taking individual contributor who has knowledge and experience with removable and/or convertible roof systems and has a desire to work on implementing new subsystems in vehicles as a Design Release Engineer (DRE). Applicants must have broad technical knowledge combined with leadership, creativity, and independent thinking to be successful in this role. The DRE is responsible to develop requirements and sourcing packages, manage PDT timing through GVDP milestones, ensure success of tool kick off (TKO) and material required dates (MRDs), ensure peer reviews and component review valves are completed on time, coordinate validation and verification activity, and guide the PDT through subsystem launch. This role requires an engineer to be a leader who can drive a cross functional product development team (PDT) that includes suppliers as key members along with internal GM peers in the creative design (Styling), purchasing, manufacturing, and quality functions. Candidates should possess outstanding communication and project management skills, be enthusiastic and diligent, who enjoys taking on complex & ambiguous challenges and following through with robust solutions, and desire to build technical depth with movable roofs and roof trim hardware subsystems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Proven experience in Design/Development/Integration roles within an automotive or relevant industry.
• Strong proficiency with Engineering Release Systems and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools, including Teamcenter Visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to Lead Cross-Functional Teams and facilitate Group Problem Solving sessions effectively.
• Familiarity with the Waterfall Model for project management and development.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong Customer-Focused mindset.
• Highly Results-Oriented with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage the release of engineering designs and specifications, utilizing Engineering Release Systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and suppliers, to resolve complex technical issues and drive design maturity.
• Apply Group Problem Solving methodologies to identify root causes of design and release challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Ensure all released designs align with customer-focused requirements and performance targets.
• Oversee the design development and integration process, from concept to production, adhering to the Waterfall Model for project execution.
• Utilize Teamcenter Visualization to review and approve designs, ensuring proper configuration management and data integrity.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to define and execute release strategies, ensuring timely and quality product launches.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks associated with design releases, demonstrating a results-oriented approach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level