generalmotors
Design Release Engineer (DRE) - Armor - GM Defense
At a Glance
- Location
- Warren, Michigan, United States
- Work Regime
- hybrid
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Posted
- 2026-07-08
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Engineering
- Government
- Manufacturing
Requirements
This position requires significant experience in interior component design and knowledgeable in both high and low volume production.
3+ years’ experience in vehicle design.
Knowledge of High and Low volume suppliers
Understanding of GD&T principles
Build process trouble shooting experience
General knowledge of cost drivers within the material forming space
Compensation & Benefits
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Responsibilities
The Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design and release of several Body, Interior, and Survivability subsystems. They are involved with the latest technology for use on current and future GM Defense (GMD) work.
They work with a high-performance team and will be responsible for the design and packaging of many components.
The Design Release Engineer will utilize Program Management knowledge to aid in achieving program milestones.
You will coach and lead suppliers to timely execution of program deliverables with perfection. You'll will provide expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems.
Resolve highly complex technical issues and conduct advanced research.
Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
About the Company
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.