Design Release Engineer - Exterior Trim & Lighting Accessories

General Motors•Warren, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Design Release Engineer – Exterior Trim & Lighting Accessories at General Motors, you will design, develop, and release exterior trim and lighting accessory components from concept through production. You will ensure assigned components meet aesthetic, functional, manufacturing, quality, safety, regulatory, and warranty requirements. The role is hybrid and requires on-site work at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week, or at another frequency set by the hiring leader. Travel is required at less than 25%. The role is not eligible for relocation assistance. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Three or more years of experience in product development engineering.
Knowledge of automotive exterior trim and lighting systems.
Knowledge of automotive safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
Experience with or understanding of DFMEA, DRBFM, DFSS, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
Strong technical leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to apply structured problem-solving techniques to design and manufacturing challenges.
Ability to analyze complex engineering data and make sound technical decisions.
Ability to learn and apply new technical information quickly.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Exterior trim and/or lighting experience.

Responsibilities

Design and develop exterior trim and lighting accessory components that meet vehicle, manufacturing, and customer requirements.
Create and manage engineering specifications, CAD models, drawings, GD&T, and tolerance analyses.
Lead component delivery from concept through launch and mass production.
Manage engineering changes, deviations, and issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle.
Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams and suppliers.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.
Benchmark competitive designs and identify opportunities for improvement.
Analyze warranty and field data, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Apply DFMEA, DRBFM, DFSS, and structured problem-solving methods.
Use CAE and TcVis analyses to validate designs and predict performance.
Track engineering data, monitor trends, and drive continuous improvement.