Design Release Engineer - Chassis and Performance Accessories

About this role

Job Description This role is categorized as hybrid. The selected candidate will be expected to work on-site at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week, or as otherwise determined by the hiring leader. • This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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..

About the Role: Join a dynamic team delivering dealer-installed accessory chassis and performance products across GM vehicle architectures. In this role, you will lead approved projects from concept through production, including customer requirements, design and release, sourcing, validation, launch, and lifecycle support. You will work closely with vehicle programs, suppliers, design, purchasing, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality accessory solutions on time. You will also help shape future offerings through benchmarking, proposal development, and innovation. We’re looking for someone who brings: • Strong technical creativity and engineering judgment

• Persistence, resourcefulness, and self-motivation

• Confidence working in ambiguity and driving decisions

• A track record of delivering high-quality products

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

What You’ll Do: • Lead accessory chassis and performance projects from concept through launch and lifecycle support

• Define product requirements and support sourcing, part development, and validation activities

• Lead cross-functional product development team meetings and drive execution with suppliers and internal partners

• Manage cost, timing, and part release activities for assigned programs

• Partner with Design Studio, Purchasing, and suppliers to deliver high-quality, criteria-compliant solutions

• Support future product development through benchmarking, business cases, and supplier innovation

Required Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience as a Product Development Engineer, Vehicle Performance Engineer, or in a related role

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across functions

• Exposure to CAD, CAE, Teamcenter, vehicle development, and validation processes

Preferred Qualifications: • Demonstrated interest in vehicle performance enhancement

• Experience with vehicle chassis systems

• Understanding of GM Vehicle Development Process and program execution fundamentals

• Understanding of Accessories, Aftersales, and dealership operations

• Experience applying AI to improve efficiency

• DFSS training or certification

• Additive manufacturing experience

• Familiarity with eMerge, PRTS, DFMEA, DRBFM, and related GM tools

• Advanced degree in a relevant field

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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.) #LI-JN1 

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.

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