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Design Release Engineer – Exterior Trim, Lighting Accessories
General Motors. Design and develop exterior trim and lighting accessory components .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in product development engineering with a focus on automotive exterior trim and lighting systems, applying structured problem-solving techniques and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical EngineeringProduct Development Engineering ExperienceKnowledge Of Automotive Exterior Trim And Lighting SystemsExperience With DFMEA, DRBFM, DFSS, GD&TStrong Technical Leadership Skills
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Hard Skills
Engineering SpecificationsCAD ModelsTolerance AnalysisDFMEADRBFMDFSSGD&TProblem-Solving TechniquesCAE AnalysisTcVis Analysis
Soft Skills
Technical LeadershipCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProject Management SkillsAbility To Analyze Complex Data
Industry Keywords
Automotive Safety RequirementsRegulatory ComplianceContinuous ImprovementBenchmarking Competitive DesignsRoot Cause Analysis
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design and develop exterior trim and lighting accessory components
- Create and manage engineering specifications, CAD models, drawings, GD&T, and tolerance analyses
- Lead component delivery from concept through launch and mass production
- Manage engineering changes, deviations, and issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle
- Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams and suppliers
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality requirements
- Benchmark competitive designs and identify opportunities for improvement
- Analyze warranty and field data, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions
- Apply DFMEA, DRBFM, DFSS, and structured problem-solving methods
- Use CAE and TcVis analyses to validate designs and predict performance
- Track engineering data, monitor trends, and drive continuous improvement
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Three or more years of experience in product development engineering; exterior trim and/or lighting experience preferred
- Knowledge of automotive exterior trim and lighting systems
- Knowledge of automotive safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements
- Experience with or understanding of DFMEA, DRBFM, DFSS, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
- Strong technical leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to apply structured problem-solving techniques to design and manufacturing challenges
- Ability to analyze complex engineering data and make sound technical decisions
- Ability to learn and apply new technical information quickly
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future
- Must be willing to work on-site at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week
- Must be able to travel less than 25%
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work arrangement with on-site work at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week
- Travel required: less than 25%
- General Motors benefits and Total Rewards resources
- Reasonable accommodation support for applicants with disabilities