General Motors · 9 hours ago
Senior Rear Seat Structure Design Release Engingeer -
Warren, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Motors is a leading automotive company committed to innovation and safety. They are seeking a Senior Rear Seat Structure Design Release Engineer to lead the design and integration of rear seat structures, ensuring robust execution and compliance with safety and quality standards.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead design, development, and integration of highly complex rear seat structures for large-scope vehicle programs
Own and develop SORs (Statement of Requirements) for rear seat structure subsystems, partnering with safety, CAE, manufacturing, durability, NVH, and other subject-matter teams
Lead design and technical reviews for rear seat structures and subsystems, ensuring design robustness, safety compliance, and alignment to program targets
Define and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for component and subsystem interfaces; negotiate and finalize interface agreements with interfacing systems and resolve conflicts effectively
Lead the Product Development Team (PDT) for assigned components/subsystems, including timing, parts lists, DFM/DFMA considerations, issue tracking, and risk mitigation
Conduct trade-off studies and recommend directions based on cost, mass, timing, manufacturability, complexity, safety, and quality imperatives
Release production designs on time, ensuring they meet all commodity, regulatory, performance, and quality requirements
Conduct engineering and design reviews to help ensure 100% design fidelity and readiness at each GVDP milestone
Act as the primary technical interface, clearly communicating information to and from internal and external organizations (program teams, plants, suppliers, CAE, validation, purchasing, quality)
Lead the launch of new vehicle programs for rear seat structure subsystems at assembly plants and supplier facilities, including build support, issue resolution, and change management
Lead focused problem-solving efforts on significant cost, quality, safety, and warranty issues on seat programs, driving permanent corrective actions and lessons learned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline)
Minimum 5 years of experience in product development, preferably with structural components or seating systems
Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret 3D math data and review designs using tools such as Vis-Mock-up or equivalent
Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals and mechanics, with the ability to connect system-level performance to component-level design decisions
Proven ability to work independently, make sound technical judgments, and drive issues to closure in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and tactical planning skills (macro/micro/personal) to manage multiple programs and deadlines
Ability to travel up to 15% (plant builds, supplier visits, test events, and launch support)
Preferred
Product Design Release experience with ownership of components or systems through multiple GVDP cycles
Working knowledge of product development processes, FMVSS regulations, and vehicle-level requirements, including familiarity with GVDP milestones, deliverables, and sign-off criteria
Prior experience with automotive OEM product development (seating or body structures strongly preferred)
Experience applying DFSS tools for component selection and design robustness; DFSS certification is a plus
Demonstrated capability with structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Red-X, 8D, root-cause analysis)
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions and align diverse stakeholders around a technical direction
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Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
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