Engineering Group - Fuel Systems Design Release Engineer

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Warren, MI, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Automotive • Big Data • Information Technology • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
We make amazing products people love, for every journey.
The Role
Leads design, integration, development, release, validation, and problem-solving activities for fuel-system components and subsystems used in vehicle programs. Coordinates with suppliers and cross-functional teams, ensures technical-specification compliance, supports assembly-plant builds, conducts design studies, manages program milestones, addresses warranty issues, optimizes cost, and contributes to technical reviews and lessons learned. The role is hybrid in Warren, Michigan, with travel below 25%.
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At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Cole Engineering Center in Warren, MI, three times per week, at minimum.
The Role:
This posting is seeking a driven Fuel Systems Design Release Engineer to join our team and lead the product development and integration activities for fuel systems components and subsystems
This position would be a great opportunity for an engineer that is seeking a role with a strong design and packaging focus; interaction with program teams; visits to the assembly plants; and opportunities to work with people from numerous different organizations within GM (Design, Safety/Crashworthiness, Thermal, Emissions Compliance, Vehicle and GPS Integration, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, etc).
The engineer that is selected for this position will join a great team that offers strong support (as needed) from the Subsystem Lead DE, the Technical Specialists, the EGM, and DRE peers.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
  • Support/Lead PDT (product development team) for your components/subsystems- e.g. timing, parts lists, DFMEA, etc.
    • Utilize engineering tools and processes to successfully develop components and systems for vehicle programs
    • Effectively achieve program milestones by thorough and rigorous program management
    • Coach and lead suppliers to timely execution of program deliverables with excellence.
    • Perform appropriate design studies, including alternative analyses, and make recommendations based on performance, cost, mass, timing, etc
  • Release your components/subsystems for use at the vehicle assembly plants, plus ensure the correct parts are ordered for any pre-production vehicle builds.
  • Understand and ensure documented compliance to all CTS (component technical specification) requirements, SSTS (subsystem technical specification) requirements, VTS (vehicle technical specification) requirements, and Design Best Practices related to your parts.
  • Coordinate engineering activities with other functions and departments (i.e. Suppliers, Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Validation, Manufacturing, Safety, Electrical, Thermal, etc) to ensure your parts meet requirements and imperatives, and that they interface appropriately with surrounding components and systems.
  • Lead the problem-solving efforts for PRTS issues relating to your parts, with guidance as required from the Lead Engineer and technical experts
  • Communicate information to and from internal and external customer organizations as required
  • Support/Lead technical/peer reviews of your components/subsystems, and participate in technical reviews in support of peers
  • Review current product warranty data and address emerging issues
  • Develop and implement cost optimization changes to process and/or product.
  • Stay abreast of new technology
  • Communicate lessons learned with the GSSLT (global subsystem leadership team) to enhance corporate knowledge
  • Travel, as required

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering
  • 5+ years relevant experience
  • Competency in MS Office tools-especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Ability to work well both independently and with others

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Master's Degree in a relevant field (i.e. engineering, business, etc)
  • DFSS Black Belt certification (Note: if not yet a Black Belt, we would work together to get you certified)
  • Familiarity and demonstrated competence in GM tools and processes, especially ECM, PRTS, Teamcenter/VAS, VIS Mockup, UGNX, or CAE.
  • High level of oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated project management skills and/or leadership experience
  • Familiarity and experience working through the elements of GM Quality Chain
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes (component or vehicle)
  • Basic understanding of Specifications and Release terms and systems
  • Familiarity and experience with component and subsystem validation test methods and reporting
  • General interest and ability in integration and system understanding
  • High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual or difficult
  • Experience working with Fuel Systems components or other Safety-related commodities

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Competency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
  • Master's degree in a relevant field
  • DFSS Black Belt certification
  • Familiarity with GM tools and processes, including ECM, PRTS, Teamcenter/VAS, VIS Mockup, UGNX, or CAE
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Project management skills and/or leadership experience
  • Familiarity with GM Quality Chain
  • Familiarity with component or vehicle manufacturing processes
  • Understanding of specifications and release terms and systems
  • Experience with component and subsystem validation testing and reporting
  • Integration and systems understanding
  • High analytical ability for unusual or difficult problems
  • Experience with fuel systems components or other safety-related commodities

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  • Retirement Support For many U.S. salaried roles, GM contributes 4% automatically and matches up to 6% on deferrals, enabling up to 10% into the 401(k); hourly/represented plans also include documented company contributions. This structure is prominently detailed in GM’s careers and corporate materials.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth GM advertises 15+ paid vacation days and up to 19 paid holidays for eligible employees, alongside flexible work arrangements. These time‑off provisions are consistently highlighted across GM’s benefits materials.
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