Design Release Engineer – Seating Components

General Motors

Design Release Engineer overseeing the design and development of seating systems at General Motors. Leading technical reviews and supporting vehicle program launches with innovative seat solutions.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports/leads design and technical reviews for components within seating systems.
Defines ICD requirements for component and sub-system interfaces.
Negotiates and reaches agreement with interfacing components, works with others to resolve issues.
Leads/Supports PDT for component/subsystems. (e.g. timing, parts list, DFM, issue tracking)
Performs appropriate studies/alternatives, and supports program direction based upon cost, mass, timing, DFA, complexity and other commodity imperatives.
Releases Production Design, on time, to meet commodity requirements.
Conducts engineering and design reviews to ensure 100 percent design fidelity.
Communicates information to and from internal and external customer organizations.
Leads the launch of new vehicle programs for Seat System Components at the GM assembly plants, Tier 1 seating plants, and applicable Tier 2 suppliers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
5+ years of relevant engineering experience
Operate with a high level of independent judgment, implementing functional strategy and managing programs while advising and counseling leadership.
Possess deep expertise across the function, providing informed analysis and guidance for the design, development, and implementation of technical products and systems.
Resolve highly complex technical issues and lead advanced research efforts.
Recommend design or development changes to improve product quality and operational procedures.
Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of concepts, practices, and methodologies within the field.
Leverage extensive experience and judgment to plan, prioritize, and achieve goals.
Able to lead and direct the work of others, exercising significant creativity and autonomy.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

design reviewstechnical reviewsICD requirementsDFMDFAengineering analysisproduct quality improvementprogram managementcomplex problem solvingtechnical product development

Soft Skills

independent judgmentleadershipcommunicationnegotiationcreativityautonomyprioritizationcollaborationadvisingcounseling

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering