General Motors
General Motors
General Motors is a global automotive and manufacturing company working across vehicle engineering, production, transportation, and information technology. Founded in 1908, GM develops technologies aimed at advancing mobility while pursuing its vision of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. Its international operations bring together large, multidisciplinary teams focused on innovation, sustainable transportation, and the future of the automotive industry.

Design Release Engineer, Exterior Trim

Lead design, validation, release, and launch work for General Motors bumper, grille, fascia, and exterior trim systems. Coordinate with cross-functional teams from vehicle development through production.

Description

  • Engineer and release bumper, grille, fascia, and exterior trim subsystems.
  • Support or lead large, cross-functional Product Development Teams.
  • Deliver in-house designs on schedule and to quality standards aligned with program milestones.
  • Design and package BGFT and directed-buy components, including sensors, cameras, harnesses, and lamps.
  • Develop criteria and typical sections from Unigraphics math data.
  • Work with the studio to develop surfaces.
  • Balance subsystem cost, timing, mass, warranty, and other program priorities.
  • Evaluate design options and present business cases to program teams.
  • Contribute to design and technical reviews.
  • Define component and subsystem interface requirements in Interface Control Documents.
  • Support BGFT launches by coordinating with assembly plants and cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
  • At least two years of experience as a Design Release Engineer or relevant industry experience.
  • Ability to communicate information with internal and external customer organizations.
  • Experience executing vehicle development cycles from concept through production launch.
  • Program management skills.
  • Physics-based problem-solving skills.
  • Green Belt DFSS certification preferred.
  • Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) preferred.
  • Plastic injection molding design knowledge preferred.
  • Stamping and metal forming design knowledge preferred.
  • Fixture design and product validation knowledge preferred.
  • Experience with DFMEA and GD&T preferred.
  • Budget management experience preferred.
  • Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle legally on a regular basis.

Benefits

  • Access to benefits and Total Rewards resources.
  • Professional growth opportunities within General Motors.
  • Inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities.
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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