DRE – Seat Core Engineering

General Motors

. Lead product development and Core Engineering/integration activities within the Seat Core Engineering team .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product development and engineering integration for vehicle seating systems, utilizing Design for Six Sigma methodologies and effective program management to achieve project milestones. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize design solutions while balancing cost, complexity, and customer requirements.

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Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt CertificationDesign For Six Sigma (DFSS) Black Belt CertificationDFMEA ExperienceSeat Development ExperienceMechanical Engineering Degree

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Hard Skills

Engineering Design EvaluationComplex Seat Subsystem DevelopmentProgram ManagementCost OptimizationDesign For Six Sigma (DFSS)DFMEAPFMEACAD DevelopmentBenchmarkingStructured Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) Green BeltDesign For Six Sigma (DFSS) Black Belt

Industry Keywords

Vehicle ProgramsSeating SystemsCross-Functional TeamsCustomer RequirementsContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead product development and Core Engineering/integration activities within the Seat Core Engineering team
Develop seat variants for vehicle programs using engineering tools and processes
Achieve program milestones through rigorous program management
Design, develop, analyze, implement, and validate complex seat subsystems
Perform engineering design evaluations and concept development using a Design for Six Sigma approach
Use DFMEA, ICDs, PFMEA, and CAE collaboration to develop system design solutions
Complete DFMEAs on time and with quality
Package components and manage CAD development through suppliers or GM designers
Collaborate with vehicle systems and cross-functional teams on configuration, cost optimization, customer requirements, and product/process improvements
Balance cost, mass, complexity, timing, and content
Communicate with internal and external customer organizations and lead the Product Development Team
Track and resolve open issues
Review, support, and apply benchmarking for competitive design direction
Support the SVI team through early engagement
Understand customer needs and architecture limitations
Integrate components, occupants, and seating systems
Develop reuse strategies and reduce component variants across seating systems
Develop comfort, craftsmanship, quality assembly, and closeout improvements
Support virtual validation goals
Incorporate lessons learned and continuous improvements from physical validation and builds

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, or Civil Engineering required
Minimum 5+ years of developing and executing technical solutions for mechanical components supporting new vehicle programs
Previous seat development experience
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt certification required
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Black Belt certification required
Ability to balance business imperatives including cost, mass, complexity, and timing
Comfortable working with multidisciplinary and cross-cultural teams
Ability to deal optimally with ambiguity and a forward-thinking environment
Master’s degree in Engineering preferred
Familiarity with structured problem-solving methods such as Red-X preferred
Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, and GD&T preferred
Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, or J-1 support
Must be able to work onsite at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week or at a frequency determined by the manager
Must be willing to travel less than 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement with onsite work at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week
Benefits supporting well-being at work and at home
Opportunities for career development and employee belonging through General Motors’ culture
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Equal employment opportunities and inclusive workplace
Travel required at less than 25%
No relocation benefits; relocation costs are the selected candidate’s responsibility