General Motors
Senior Design Release Engineer- Seat Core Engineering
Warren, Michigan, United States of America · Hybrid · Senior · Full-time · Posted Nov 2, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 5+ years; no alternatives stated.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering/ Industrial and Systems Engineering/ Civil Engineering required.
- Visa sponsorship
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role; applicants who need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future should not apply.
About the job
Leads the development, integration, and validation of seat subsystems and variants for vehicle programs, coordinating design work across internal teams and suppliers.
What you'll do
- Design, analyze, implement, and validate seat subsystems; manage component packaging and CAD development.
- Lead program milestones and cross-functional product development, balancing cost, mass, complexity, timing, and customer requirements.
- Use engineering tools and validation feedback to resolve issues, improve designs, and support vehicle integration.
What they ask for
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
- Minimum 5+ years developing and executing technical solutions for mechanical components for new vehicle programs.
- Previous seat development experience.
- DFSS Green belt and Black belt certifications required.
Nice to have
- Master Degree in Engineering.
- Familiarity with Red-X; experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, and GD&T.
Tools
DFSS, DFMEA, ICDs, PFMEA, CAE, CAD, GD&T
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