Mechanical / Packaging Design Release Engineer – 12V Component Shields

General Motors•Warren, MI

About The Position

The Mechanical / Packaging Design Release Engineer (DRE) leads the design, packaging, release, and execution of shields and related mechanical interfaces for 12V components in vehicle programs. The role translates system and vehicle requirements into robust solutions for generators, inverters, converters, battery vent tubes, jump start nuts, and related hardware, supporting performance, manufacturability, serviceability, quality, and program timing. The engineer owns mechanical design and package integration, develops requirements, design concepts, packaging studies, and release documentation, and ensures designs meet vehicle packaging, environmental, mounting, sealing, durability, service, thermal, and assembly needs. The role involves creating and reviewing drawings, specifications, BOMs, and engineering changes; integrating packages into the vehicle; and resolving interface and clearance issues. The DRE collaborates with electrical, systems, packaging, vehicle integration, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and supplier teams. Responsibilities also include CAD reviews, tolerance studies, DFMEA, DVP&R and validation planning, supplier technical reviews, prototype and production build support, root-cause investigation, corrective actions, and delivery against program timing, cost, quality, and performance targets. Success means releasing shields on time, meeting package and program requirements, resolving integration concerns early, achieving robust installation and protection, and meeting quality, cost, manufacturability, and performance targets. The position requires close collaboration, technical leadership, issue resolution, and execution of deliverables against aggressive milestones. GM describes its vision as a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and emphasizes inclusion and belonging. Benefits resources are available through GM Total Rewards; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Experience in mechanical design, packaging, or design release engineering for automotive components.
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, packaging integration, materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly methods.
Experience supporting shielding, brackets, housings, and packaging interfaces for automotive applications, including generators, inverters, converters, vent systems, jump start hardware, or similar 12V components.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
Experience using CAD tools for component design and package reviews.
Experience working in a cross-functional product development environment.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple technical issues and priorities in a fast-paced program setting.
Comfort leading technical discussions, driving issue resolution, and meeting aggressive program milestones.

Nice To Haves

Experience with generator, inverter, converter, battery vent tube, jump start hardware, or similar 12V component packaging.
Experience with shield design, underhood packaging, bracket and attachment strategy, or vehicle electrical power environments.
Familiarity with shield mounting strategies, structural supports, vent routing, thermal protection, serviceability, and environmental protection considerations.
Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance analysis, and change management.
Experience supporting supplier technical reviews, validation, and launch execution.
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead design release responsibility for assigned 12V component shields and related mechanical hardware.
Own mechanical design and package integration for shields supporting generators, inverters, converters, battery vent tubes, jump start nuts, and related 12V hardware.
Develop and maintain component requirements, design concepts, packaging studies, and release documentation.
Ensure shield designs meet vehicle packaging, environmental, mounting, sealing, durability, service, thermal, and assembly requirements.
Create and review engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and engineering change documentation.
Drive package integration in the vehicle, managing clearances, attachment strategies, surrounding component interfaces, and issue resolution.
Coordinate with electrical, systems, packaging, and vehicle integration teams to ensure components are properly packaged within the vehicle architecture.
Support CAD reviews, tolerance studies, DFMEA, DVP&R development, and validation planning.
Collaborate with suppliers to review designs, resolve technical issues, and support sourcing and execution.
Support prototype and production builds, issue resolution, root-cause investigations, and corrective-action implementation.
Manage engineering changes and deliverables in support of program timing, cost, quality, and performance targets.
Lead technical discussions, drive issue resolution, and execute engineering deliverables in support of program milestones.