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Design Release Engineer – Bumper, Grille, Fascia, Exterior Trim
General Motors. Design, engineer, and release bumper, grille, fascia, and exterior trim subsystems .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in design and engineering of automotive subsystems, with a strong focus on project management, collaboration across cross-functional teams, and proficiency in NX or Teamcenter/Unigraphics. Capable of executing vehicle development cycles and applying physics-based problem-solving skills to meet program milestones.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Design Release EngineeringNX or Teamcenter/Unigraphics ProficiencyProgram Management SkillsDFSS CertificationDesign for Manufacturing (DFM) Familiarity
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Design and EngineeringVehicle Development CyclesDFMEAGD&TPlastic Injection Molding DesignStamping and Metal Forming DesignFixture DesignProduct ValidationBudget ManagementPhysics-Based Problem Solving
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsCollaborationProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
UnigraphicsTeamcenterBOMsICDsDFMEAsDVP&RSORsSOWs
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in EngineeringGreen Belt DFSS CertificationBlack Belt DFSS Certification
Industry Keywords
Automotive EngineeringProduct DevelopmentCross-Functional TeamsContinuous ImprovementBenchmarking
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssembly
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design, engineer, and release bumper, grille, fascia, and exterior trim subsystems
- Support or lead large cross-functional Product Development Teams involving suppliers, designers, studio, engineering, validation, manufacturing, supplier quality, dimensional, CAE, and purchasing
- Deliver in-house designs on time and with quality to meet program milestones
- Design and package BGFT and directed-buy components including sensors, cameras, harnesses, and lamps
- Develop criteria and typical sections using Unigraphics math data and collaborate with the studio on surface development
- Balance cost, timing, mass, warranty, and other subsystem imperatives
- Perform design studies and alternatives and present studies and business cases to program teams
- Support design and technical reviews
- Build Interface Control Document requirements and collaborate on vehicle integration
- Support BGFT launch efforts with assembly plants and cross-functional personnel to resolve issues
- Create and maintain SORs, SOWs, ICDs, DFMEAs, DVP&R, drawings, and BOMs
- Support benchmarking, technology development, and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
- 5+ years of experience as a Design Release Engineer or relevant industry experience
- Proficiency with NX or Teamcenter/Unigraphics
- Experience in execution of vehicle development cycles from concept through production launch
- Program management skills
- Physics-based problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate information to and from internal and external customer organizations
- Green Belt or Black Belt DFSS certification preferred
- Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) preferred
- Plastic injection molding design knowledge preferred
- Stamping and metal forming design knowledge preferred
- Fixture design and product validation knowledge preferred
- Experience with DFMEA and GD&T preferred
- Budget management preferred
- Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
Comp & perks- GM benefits supporting employee well-being at work and home
- Total Rewards resources
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities