Design Release Engineer - Chassis and Performance Accessories (Automotive)

Location: Warren, Michigan, United States; hybrid work with on-site attendance at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week. The role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Company

hirify.global develops vehicles, mobility products, hardware, battery systems, software, safety, and entertainment technologies.

What you will do

• Lead dealer-installed chassis and performance accessory projects from concept through production launch and lifecycle support.
• Define customer and product requirements and support sourcing, part development, and validation.
• Lead cross-functional development meetings with vehicle programs, design, purchasing, engineering teams, suppliers, and other internal partners.
• Manage cost, timing, and part release activities for assigned programs.
• Deliver high-quality, criteria-compliant accessory solutions across GM vehicle architectures.
• Support future products through benchmarking, business cases, proposal development, and supplier innovation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Development Engineer, Vehicle Performance Engineer, or in a related role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, collaboration, and independent decision-making skills.
• Exposure to CAD, CAE, Teamcenter, vehicle development, and validation processes.
• Immigration-related sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must not require GM sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, or J-1 support.

Nice to have

• Experience with vehicle chassis systems and vehicle performance enhancement.
• Knowledge of the GM Vehicle Development Process, Accessories, Aftersales, and dealership operations.
• Experience applying AI to improve efficiency.
• DFSS training or certification, additive manufacturing experience, or familiarity with eMerge, PRTS, DFMEA, and DRBFM.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with teams developing safer, smarter, more connected mobility products.
• Focus on inclusion, belonging, and meaningful change in transportation.
• Total rewards and benefits support well-being at work and at home.
• Employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.

Hiring process

• Role-related assessments and pre-employment screening may be required where applicable.