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General Motors · 16 hours ago

Design Release Engineer – Driveline Systems

Milford, Michigan, United States of America

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

General Motors is seeking an experienced Design Release Engineer (DRE) to lead the design, integration, and release of critical driveline systems, with a primary focus on the in-house front axle and torque transfer systems. This role plays a key part in delivering vehicle performance, durability, and quality through strong technical judgment and cross-functional leadership.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Define system and component requirements and ensure alignment with vehicle-level performance, durability, safety, and regulatory targets

Create and maintain Statements of Requirements (SOR), Critical Technical Specifications (CTS), and Interface Control Documents (ICD)

Lead design development activities across component DREs, ensuring execution to program timing, cost, mass, and quality imperatives

Perform trade studies and recommend technical direction based on cost, mass, timing, DFA/DFM, variation, and system performance

Lead integration of torque transfer and front axle systems, balancing vehicle performance, hardware capability, and chassis and propulsion controls

Develop vehicle- and system-level test plans, including instrumentation setup, loads collection, data processing, and performance analysis

Work closely with GM and supplier validation teams to ensure complete and robust validation execution

Root cause and drive closure of PRTS, test/build incidents, and warranty issues within established timing guidelines

Support production launch, post-launch quality improvements, and customer complaint remediation

Work directly with GM manufacturing plants to rapidly diagnose and resolve component and assembly issues

Lead System Product Development Teams (PDTs) and Product Readiness Teams (PRTs), managing timing, parts lists, DFM/DFA, and build readiness

Actively lead and participate in DFMEA, DFA, technical reviews, and peer and design reviews

Coordinate engineering activities with suppliers, Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Finance, and Platform teams

Mentor engineers on component and subsystem development and management of simultaneous program imperatives

Spend a portion of time at Milford Proving Grounds supporting chassis and driveline vehicle testing and integration

Support dyno testing, ride trips, captured test fleet evaluations, and weekly driveline development reviews

Lead and implement cost reduction initiatives and track execution through completion

Stay current on emerging driveline technologies, engineering tools, and GM processes

Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders across global regions

Qualification

Design Release EngineeringSystem IntegrationAnalytical Problem-SolvingDriveline Systems EngineeringDFSS CertificationGround-up Component DesignTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsCreativity