Design Release Engineer – Structures and Suspension

Job 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 RoleWe are seeking experienced, motivated Design Release Engineers to support the next generation of industry-leading Vehicle Structure and Suspension System Engineering Design and Development. We’re committed to enhancing the product – with new features, new materials, and new technologies across the spectrum of engineering subsystems. To do this, we need forward-looking, innovative engineers who can help shape the future. These product engineering positions involve responsibility for all activities - including definition of requirements, execution of design, and validation and testing throughout a vehicle’s lifecycle. These roles require an experienced engineer to lead and drive a cross functional product development team. In addition, they require collaboration with peers in the creative design, purchasing, manufacturing, and quality functions.The ideal candidate is one who desires to build their technical depth as an engineer within the engineering enterprise. This candidate possesses exemplary communication, project management skills, and is a passionate, hard-working person who enjoys taking on challenges and following through with robust solutions.At General Motors, we are interested in providing you the opportunity to develop your career. The skills built with these roles will allow you to grow a strong interpersonal network. We are looking for experienced engineers in the following areas:Body / Chassis Structure Design Release EngineerIsolation and Suspension System Design Release EngineerWhat You'll Do (Responsibilities)Generate and execute technical solutions to support new vehicle programsProvide technical leadership for advanced component or technology developmentPerform complex design analysis and evaluating engineering designsWork cross-functionally to implement cost reduction, methods and product improvements, and to support prototype and production build activitiesBalance business imperatives, including but not limited to cost, mass, complexity, and timing through production engineering design releaseCommunicate information to and from internal and external customer organizationsStay abreast of relevant new technology and competitive productsDevelop and apply new and existing technologiesDevelop and coordinate component design and systems with manufacturing, analysis, other vehicle subsystems, vehicle development, safety, customers, and other functionsComponent and subsystem integrity and compliance to GM technical and quality standards throughout the vehicle’s life cycleWork independently with ability to summarize complex issues for leadershipYour Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering2+ years engineering experienceWhat Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)​Master’s Degree in Engineering or other Advanced DegreeProven knowledge with engineering design in one or more of the following areas Body / Chassis Structure and Suspension componentsFamiliarity with Design For Six Sigma processExperience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)Knowledge of advanced high strength alloy materials, processes, and toolingKnowledge of FMVSS Crash regulations and GM Technical Specifications#LI-KM2 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}. The selected candidate will be required to travel