Design Release Engineer at General Motors in Warren, MI

Design Release Engineer Location: Warren, Michigan, United States of America Job Description Work Arrangement:This role is categorized ashybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Technical Center in Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum. The Role The Design Release Engineer is a key role within the infotainment product development organization, responsible for owning the end‑to‑end release of the infotainment unit. This role leads the management of infotainment programs across internal cross‑functional teams and global engineering partners, ensuring alignment, timely execution, and high‑quality delivery per GM processes. What You'll Do DRE is expected to operate with a high degree of independent judgment and technical discernment, implementing functional strategy and administering complex programs. As a fully qualified individual contributor with thorough knowledge of the release process, the engineer provides expert judgment and analysis for the release and deployment of technical products and systems. The role is expected to resolve highly complex technical issues, recommend design or process improvements, and lead multiple concurrent activities with significant latitude, creativity, and accountability. Lead VCU hardware and software development activities, including architecture, feature specification, design, development, and test plan reviews, to ensure products are delivered on time with quality Manage release plan requirements and ensure delivery per GM processes Provide technical leadership in resolving complex hardware, software, validation, integration, and launch issues Lead resolution of plant‑related issues, including part delivery constraints and SW/HW updates Work as one team with suppliers and internal partners across hardware, software, validation, manufacturing, IT, and vehicle integration teams Own and execute timely release of hardware and software part numbers Manage and support engineering changes Participate in required design, technical, and program reviews Review, maintain, and ensure alignment of requirement specifications Ensure regulatory and certification requirements are met throughout development and launch Align and support vehicle program rollout planning Track, communicate, and resolve launch and build issues Proactively identify and remove development and implementation roadblocks Support part approval process, vehicle integration activities, and build events Lead and guide the work of others as required Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field 5+ years of relevant engineering experience Solid working knowledge of infotainment technologies, including Bluetooth, Voice Recognition, Wi‑Fi, Navigation, and application development Proven ability to work independently with minimal direction and in a collaborative team environment Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills Ability to manage shifting priorities and timelines in a fast‑paced environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to influence and elicit cooperation across vehicle teams, suppliers, internal departments, and leadership Experience researching, learning, and applying new technologies What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills) Prior Design Release Engineer experience Experience authoring and managing engineering change requests Experience supporting manufacturing plants and launch activities GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. 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