Design Release Engineer

General Motors

Design Release Engineer at GM responsible for end‑to‑end release of infotainment units. Leading cross-functional teams and ensuring high-quality delivery within automotive engineering processes.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

DRE is expected to operate with a high degree of independent judgment and technical discernment, implementing functional strategy and administering complex programs.
Lead VCU hardware and software development activities, including architecture, feature specification, design, development, and test plan reviews, to ensure products are delivered on time with quality.
Manage release plan requirements and ensure delivery per GM processes.
Provide technical leadership in resolving complex hardware, software, validation, integration, and launch issues.
Lead resolution of plant‑related issues, including part delivery constraints and SW/HW updates.
Work as one team with suppliers and internal partners across hardware, software, validation, manufacturing, IT, and vehicle integration teams.
Own and execute timely release of hardware and software part numbers.
Manage and support engineering changes.
Participate in required design, technical, and program reviews.
Review, maintain, and ensure alignment of requirement specifications.
Ensure regulatory and certification requirements are met throughout development and launch.
Align and support vehicle program rollout planning.
Track, communicate, and resolve launch and build issues.
Proactively identify and remove development and implementation roadblocks.
Support part approval process, vehicle integration activities, and build events.
Lead and guide the work of others as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of relevant engineering experience
Solid working knowledge of infotainment technologies, including Bluetooth, Voice Recognition, Wi‑Fi, Navigation, and application development
Proven ability to work independently with minimal direction and in a collaborative team environment
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
Ability to manage shifting priorities and timelines in a fast‑paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence and elicit cooperation across vehicle teams, suppliers, internal departments, and leadership
Experience researching, learning, and applying new technologies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

hardware developmentsoftware developmentarchitecturefeature specificationdesigntest plan reviewsinfotainment technologiesBluetoothVoice RecognitionWi-Fi

Soft Skills

independent judgmenttechnical discernmentanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsdecision-making skillscollaborative teamworkcommunication skillsinfluencecooperationadaptability