Design Release Engineer - Seat Components

GM•Warren, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for requirements definition, design, engineering development, product release, launch, and technical leadership for seating system components, including head restraints, seat armrests, and seat heating and ventilation systems. Applies creativity, initiative, and independent judgment to deliver robust designs across vehicle development programs. Experience developing and integrating seating systems or components through multiple vehicle launches is preferred.

Requirements

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%.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of post-graduation engineering experience.
Experience with automotive interiors, seating systems, component integration, and packaging.
Knowledge of GM engineering processes, automotive requirements, seating industry standards, FMVSS regulations, and GM technical specifications.
Experience analyzing vehicle math data and reviewing designs using Vis-Mock-up.
Experience working with automotive OEMs, interior or seat suppliers, vehicle assembly plants, JIT operations, and launch events.
Knowledge of statistics, mechanics of materials, finite element analysis, vehicle and occupant packaging, integrated design, and Design for Manufacture and Assembly.
Experience with DFSS, Red X, five-phase problem solving, GD&T, DFMEA, system integration, and component packaging.

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.