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Design Release Engineer – Tire & Wheel Systems
General Motors. Develop tire and wheel content plans with Program Management and Design Studio .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical and automotive engineering principles, with a strong focus on product development, component design, and cross-functional team leadership. Proficient in managing complex engineering projects, ensuring compliance with design standards, and utilizing data-driven problem-solving techniques.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor’s Degree In Mechanical EngineeringProduct Development EngineeringCross-Functional Team LeadershipDesign For Six Sigma (DFSS)Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
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Hard Skills
Component DevelopmentAutomotive Component DesignEngineering Best PracticesTechnical DocumentationProduction Release ProcessesValidation PlanningDurability TestingMathematical Criteria ComplianceProblem-SolvingAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsCustomer-Focused MindsetDecision-Making SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility To Manage Multiple Activities
Tools & Technologies
TeamcenterSiemens NXEMERGEEngineering Lifecycle Management Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) Certification
Industry Keywords
Tire And Wheel SystemsAutomotive Chassis ComponentsEngineering TheoryProduct Design PrinciplesSupplier CoordinationVehicle Program LaunchesGM Engineering Processes
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop tire and wheel content plans with Program Management and Design Studio
- Establish component requirements using design standards, engineering best practices, and program objectives
- Balance mass, cost, complexity, performance, and timing targets
- Create Statements of Requirements and technical documentation for sourcing
- Participate in technical reviews with Purchasing and suppliers
- Develop wheel concepts with Design Studio and ensure mathematical and engineering criteria are met
- Work with suppliers on production-feasible designs satisfying FEA, durability, performance, and validation requirements
- Lead Product Development Team meetings and coordinate cross-functional activities
- Manage production wheel development and validation activities
- Lead issue resolution using structured problem-solving and data-driven engineering analysis
- Manage component-level part releases and engineering changes
- Support launch readiness and resolve open technical issues
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
- At least 2 years of experience in a Design Release Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Component Engineer, or comparable engineering role
- Experience designing, developing, integrating, or releasing automotive components or other complex engineered products
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating suppliers or external partners
- Strong understanding of engineering theory, product design principles, and component development processes
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple activities and deliverables to program timing
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Customer-focused mindset
- Preferred: previous experience with tire and wheel systems or automotive chassis components
- Preferred: experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methods or certification
- Preferred: proficiency with Teamcenter, Siemens NX, eMERGE, or similar engineering and product lifecycle management tools
- Preferred: experience with FEA, durability testing, validation planning, or production release processes
- Preferred: experience working with automotive suppliers and supporting vehicle program launches
- Preferred: familiarity with GM engineering, release, and product development processes
Benefits
Comp & perks- Benefits and Total Rewards resources available from day one
- Reasonable accommodation support for applicants with disabilities