Design Release Engineer – Interior Accessories

General Motors

. Lead the design, development, and release of interior accessory components such as floor and cargo protection, illuminated interior trim, and interior storage solutions from concept through production .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the design and development of automotive interior accessory components, applying knowledge of DFMEA, DRBFM, and GD&T to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage engineering specifications throughout the product lifecycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical EngineeringProduct Development Engineering ExperienceKnowledge Of Automotive Interior SystemsTechnical Leadership SkillsProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

DFMEADRBFMDFSSGD&TTolerance AnalysisCAD ModelingCAE AnalysisProblem-Solving TechniquesEngineering SpecificationsData Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsAbility To Manage Multiple PrioritiesTechnical Decision-Making

Tools & Technologies

TcVisEngineering Data Tracking

Industry Keywords

Automotive Safety RequirementsRegulatory ComplianceInterior TrimExterior TrimLighting Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and release of interior accessory components such as floor and cargo protection, illuminated interior trim, and interior storage solutions from concept through production
Design and develop interior trim and interior lighting accessory components meeting vehicle, manufacturing, and customer requirements
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 improvement opportunities
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
Knowledge of automotive interior, exterior, or 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 sponsorship now or in the future
Must be able to report to the specified location at least 3 times a week
Interior Trim, exterior trim and/or lighting experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Benefits supporting employee well-being at work and at home
Opportunities for career development
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities