Engineering Group - Fuel Systems Design Release Engineer (Automotive)

Location: Hybrid in Warren, Michigan; reporting to the Cole Engineering Center at least three times per week. Travel required up to 25%. This role is not eligible for relocation benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops vehicles, hardware, battery systems, software, safety features, and connected mobility solutions.

What you will do

• Lead or support product development teams for fuel-system components and subsystems, including timing, parts lists, and DFMEA.
• Develop, integrate, and release components and subsystems for vehicle assembly plants and pre-production builds.
• Conduct design studies and alternative analyses based on performance, cost, mass, and timing.
• Coordinate engineering activities with suppliers, purchasing, validation, manufacturing, safety, electrical, thermal, and other functions.
• Lead problem-solving for PRTS issues, technical and peer reviews, warranty-related investigations, and cost-optimization changes.
• Ensure compliance with CTS, SSTS, and VTS requirements, design best practices, and communicate lessons learned across subsystem leadership teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Competency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to report to the Warren, Michigan engineering center at least three times per week.
• Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, or J-1 support.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• DFSS Black Belt certification or interest in obtaining certification.
• Experience with GM tools and processes such as ECM, PRTS, Teamcenter/VAS, VIS Mockup, UGNX, or CAE.
• Project management, leadership, manufacturing, validation, or GM Quality Chain experience.
• Experience with fuel-system components or other safety-related commodities.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with teams across vehicle design, safety, thermal, emissions compliance, integration, manufacturing, purchasing, and supplier quality.
• Receive support from subsystem lead design engineers, technical specialists, the engineering group manager, and design-release peers.
• Participate in a product-focused environment centered on safer, smarter, and more connected mobility.
• Access GM total rewards and employee well-being benefits.
• Travel to assembly plants and other sites as required.

Hiring process

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