Design Release Engineer – Bumper, Grille, Fascia, Trim

General Motors

Design Release Engineer leading product development for exterior components at General Motors. Collaborating with teams on design, manufacturing, and quality assurance of automotive systems.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product development for exterior components, including design, packaging, and release of components for EV and autonomous vehicles. Proficient in managing requirements, conducting design studies, and ensuring quality and timing in vehicle development cycles.

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Design Release EngineeringProduct Development ManagementDFSS Green Belt or Black Belt CertificationDesign for Manufacturing (DFM)DFMEA and GD&T Experience

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Hard Skills

Unigraphics Math DataVehicle Development CyclesAnalytical Problem-SolvingPlastic Injection Molding DesignStamping and Metal Forming DesignFixture DesignProduct ValidationBudget Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProgram Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

Interface Control Document (ICD)

Certifications & Qualifications

DFSS Green Belt CertificationDFSS Black Belt Certification

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional TeamsEV and Autonomous VehiclesActive SafetyDesign FidelityManufacturing Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead or support cross-functional Product Development Teams (PDTs) for exterior components/subsystems (suppliers, designers, engineers, validation, manufacturing, supplier quality, dimensional, CAE, purchasing, etc.).
Design, package, and release BGFT components and directed-buy components (e.g., sensors, cameras, harnesses, lamps) to meet program cost, timing, mass, warranty, and quality targets.
Develop and manage requirements and typical sections using Unigraphics math data; partner with Studio to develop surfaces that meet functional and appearance requirements.
Develop innovative solutions for new technologies involving EV and autonomous vehicles, active safety, and lit elements.
Ensure in-house designs are completed on time with quality and meet all program milestones and deliverables.
Perform design studies and alternatives, prepare business cases, and present recommendations to enable efficient program decision-making.
Support design and technical reviews to ensure design fidelity and application of best practices.
Create and maintain Interface Control Document (ICD) requirements for component and subsystem interfaces; align with interfacing component owners.
Support launch by partnering with assembly plants and cross-functional teams to rapidly identify, contain, and resolve issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
1+ year of experience as a Design Release Engineer or relevant industry experience.
Experience executing vehicle development cycles from concept through production launch.
Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with internal and external customer organizations.
Demonstrated program management skills.
Strong physics-based, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
DFSS Green Belt or Black Belt certification (preferred).
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) (preferred).
Knowledge of plastic injection molding, stamping, and metal forming design (preferred).
Knowledge of fixture design and product validation (preferred).
Experience with DFMEA and GD&T (preferred).
Experience with budget management (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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