Design Release Engineer - Chassis Steering (Automotive)

Location: Warren, Michigan, United States; hybrid attendance at a specific location at least 3 times per week. Travel required for less than 25% of the role. Relocation benefits are not provided.

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead the Product Development Team for steering system components.
• Manage the design, release, and integration of steering components into vehicle systems.
• Complete program ICDs, DFMEAs, peer reviews, and design validation activities on schedule.
• Oversee pre-production builds and ensure components are test-ready and aligned with program milestones.
• Use FEA, modal analysis, virtual builds, math data, and trade-off studies to solve design issues and guide decisions on cost, mass, and timing.
• Coordinate technical reviews and cross-functional work with suppliers, purchasing, manufacturing, and supplier quality teams while monitoring warranty issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• At least 2 years of relevant post-graduation experience.
• Knowledge of engineering theory, design principles, system integration, manufacturing processes, and engineering operations.
• Familiarity with CAD tools and specification and release systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, independent-work, and collaboration skills.
• Valid driver’s license, ability to operate a motor vehicle daily, and ability to travel.

Nice to have

• Prior experience as a Design Release Engineer.
• DFSS certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on safer, smarter, more connected mobility and the goals of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion.
• Commitment to inclusion, belonging, and non-discriminatory employment practices.
• Benefits supporting employee well-being at work and at home.
• Employment is subject to any applicable role-related assessments and pre-employment screening.
• GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, or other immigration support.