Design and Release Engineer – Seat Complete

General Motors

Design Release Engineer leading the development of automotive seat systems for General Motors. Collaborating with global teams to ensure high-quality solutions and successful vehicle launches.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and development of complete automotive seat systems for a global program, ensuring performance, quality, and timing targets are achieved
Collaborate with cross-functional global teams (styling, packaging, manufacturing, and suppliers) to deliver seamless system integration
Mentor and support developing engineers, providing guidance on issue resolution, warranty reduction, cost optimization, and launch readiness (MY27)
Manage the engineering release process in Workday/GM systems, ensuring compliance with program timelines and quality standards
Drive problem-solving initiatives, identifying root causes and implementing innovative design solutions
Conduct and support design reviews using tools like Teamcenter Visualization and contribute to data management and global collaboration
Lead work streams aligned with structured project phases, ensuring strong documentation and execution discipline
Ensure all designs meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal specifications
Present program status, risks, and solutions to leadership and key stakeholders
Support prototype builds, vehicle launches, and continuous improvement activities post-launch

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
5+ years of experience in automotive seat design and development (Seat Complete preferred)
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a global environment
Strong understanding of engineering release processes and product development cycles
Experience with Teamcenter or similar CAD/PLM tools
Background in structured project execution (e.g., Waterfall or equivalent program management frameworks)
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
A strong customer-first mindset with a passion for quality, innovation, and product excellence.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

automotive seat designengineering release processesproduct development cyclesproblem-solvingdesign reviewsdata managementstructured project executioncost optimizationwarranty reductionlaunch readiness

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmentoringcollaborationinfluencingcustomer-first mindsetinnovationquality focusexecution disciplineissue resolution