Design Release Engineer - Movable Roofs
Today• Warren, MI
Description
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale..
The Role
Our team is responsible for Sunroofs, Convertibles, and Targa Roof Systems. We're seeking a proactive individual contributor with experience in movable roof systems and a passion for developing new subsystems. Success in this role requires broad technical knowledge, creativity, leadership, and independent thinking.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop subsystem requirements and sourcing packages
- Manage PDT timing through GVDP milestones
- Ensure timely execution of tool kick-off (TKO), material required dates (MRDs), peer reviews, and component review valves
- Coordinate validation and verification activities
- Lead the product development team (PDT) through subsystem launch
This role demands strong leadership to guide a cross-functional PDT-including suppliers and internal GM teams in Styling, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and project management skills, a drive to tackle complex challenges, and a desire to deepen technical expertise in movable roof systems
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
- Lead design release of Movable Roof Systems
- Manage cross-functional Product Development Teams (PDTs), including supplier-integrated (SI3) and build-to-print (SI1) systems
- Ensure accuracy of requirements, CAE standard work, GMWs, and AV DVP&R templates
- Coordinate system integration into the vehicle architecture
- Drive program timing and cost targets; maintain cost controls
- Support DFMEA development and updates
- Develop and maintain Interface Control Document (ICD) strategy and templates
- Ensure timely completion of peer reviews and component review valves
- Oversee system and component-level verification and validation
- Author Engineering Work Orders for prototype and production releases
- Package hardware components and troubleshoot issues at both component and vehicle levels
- Resolve issues via Problem Resolution Tracking System
- Collaborate across GM functions and manage multiple suppliers
- Lead and support supplier resident engineers
- Contribute to sourcing activities and technical solutions for new programs
- Perform complex design analysis and initiate engineering documentation
- Partner with engineering, suppliers, and plant teams to implement cost reductions, product improvements, and support build events
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- BS in Engineering required.
- 5 years of engineering and product development experience
- Experience with actuated kinematic systems
- Proficient in writing and interpreting hardware requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Solid understanding of materials, engineering theory, and design principles
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask and manage concurrent activities effectively
- Familiarity with vehicle system integration and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive projects to completion
- Knowledge of DFSS and Red X methodologies
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience with Teamcenter
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- MS in Engineering
- Knowledge of hardware development, testing and associated tools.
- FIT DFMEA training
- Direct experience with movable roof systems, such as sunroofs or convertibles
- Launch experience
- Design or Development of Sunroof Systems or Components
- Red X Training
- DFSS Blackbelt Certified
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.
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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202519719
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-29T00:14:51
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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