Design Release Engineer - Instrument Panel, Floor Console, and Deco Trim (Automotive Interiors)

Location: Hybrid in Warren, Michigan, with on-site work at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Company

hirify.global develops vehicles, mobility technologies, battery systems, intelligent software, safety features, and connected driving experiences.

What you will do

• Design, develop, analyze, implement, and validate instrument panel, floor console, and decorative trim subsystems.
• Perform engineering design evaluations, concept development, component packaging, CAD development, peer reviews, and design-for-manufacturing assessments.
• Apply DFMEA, PFMEA, ICDs, DFSS, DRBFM, FEA, and CAE analysis to improve system performance and reliability.
• Balance cost, mass, complexity, timing, customer requirements, and vehicle content across global vehicle programs.
• Lead cross-functional product development teams and collaborate with Creative Design, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers, and vehicle system teams.
• Support vehicle launches, resolve open issues, mentor engineers, and capture lessons learned and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary and cross-cultural teams and coaching other design release engineers.
• Ability to lead complex projects, estimate timelines, allocate resources, and work effectively in ambiguous environments.
• Design for Six Sigma Greenbelt certification required within one year of hire and Blackbelt certification within two years.
• Preferred experience includes 10+ years in automotive engineering, interior component development, manufacturing processes, CAE, material sciences, and engineering tools.
• Immigration sponsorship is not provided; candidates must not require GM sponsorship or immigration-related work authorization support now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Experience with injection molding, skin forming, wrapping, vacuum forming, foam-in-place, and vibration welding.
• Experience with Math Data Viewing and Analysis, Engineering Change Release, GD&T, SORs, change orders, and vehicle component packaging.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate tradeoffs with cross-functional partners and suppliers.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a product organization focused on safer, smarter, more connected mobility.
• Inclusive environment centered on belonging and equitable employment practices.
• Total rewards and benefits supporting employee well-being at work and at home.
• Opportunities to contribute to vehicle development and meaningful transportation innovation.

Hiring process

• Role-related assessments and pre-employment screening may be required where applicable.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process.