Design Release Engineer - Frames / Structures - GM Defense

About GM Defense GM Defense delivers integrated vehicles and mobility solutions to defense, government, and security customers by leveraging the best of General Motors’ commercial technologies. We rapidly adapt proven architectures, components, and processes from GM’s global portfolio to meet demanding military and government requirements for performance, survivability, reliability, and total lifecycle cost. The Role GM Defense is seeking a Design Release Engineer to serve as the single accountable engineering owner for major subsystems on current and future defense programs. This role is specifically for a Frame/Structure DRE within GM Defense. What You’ll Do Technical Ownership Serve as the single accountable engineering owner for a major subsystem from concept through production and sustainment Translate customer, regulatory, and military standards into clear technical requirements and design targets Own and maintain subsystem requirements, DFMEAs, DVPRs, BOMs, and CAD/CAE data Lead architecture definition, trade studies, and technical decision-making across the subsystem Design & Release Lead the design, selection, and integration of components using GM production content, Commercial off the Shelf (COTS), and bespoke defense solutions Ensure designs are packaged, manufacturable, serviceable, and compatible with armor, mission equipment, and adjacent vehicle systems Execute formal part release and configuration control in GM systems, including SOR, ICD, BOM, drawings, and specifications Drive engineering changes and configuration decisions across variants Program Execution Develop and maintain engineering timing, deliverables, technical risks, and mitigation plans for the subsystem Provide clear status, risk, and trade-off recommendations to program leadership and customer-facing teams Support RFI/RFP responses Mentor and provide technical leadership to other engineers supporting the subsystem Compliance & Configuration Ensure subsystem design and release comply with relevant military standards, regulations, and customer requirements Maintain robust configuration management across program phases, variants, and change events Support export control, security, and customer-specific program compliance requirements as applicable Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering 5+ years of relevant product engineering experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, defense, aerospace, or a closely related industry Demonstrated experience as a Design Release Engineer, technical lead, or equivalent, with end-to-end responsibility for a major subsystem Proven ability to lead work through concept, design, validation, launch, and field support on complex engineered products Experience working in CAD/CAE and PLM environments, including formal change management and part release processes Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and issue resolution skills in a fast-paced, hardware-focused environment Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interface effectively with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams Demonstrated ability to lead technical direction, manage subsystem risk, and mentor other engineers Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee) What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) Experience with vehicle frames / structures Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline Direct experience with military or government vehicle programs, standards, or acquisition processes Familiarity with GM engineering processes, systems, and tools, including bills of material, release systems, and global vehicle development processes Prior work in low- to medium-volume, highly configured products and/or rapid prototyping environments Experience supporting build events, fielding, or sustainment for defense or commercial fleets Work Location & Travel Primary work location: GM Global Technical Center (Warren, MI) with time spent at Milford, MI as needed Regular on-site presence expected to support labs, builds, and cross-functional collaboration Ability and willingness to travel domestically, and occasionally internationally, to test sites, supplier locations, and customer facilities as required GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This role is categorized as hybrid, requiring the selected candidate to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week and travel up to 25% for this role. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. The position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and complete a Motor Vehicle Report review. The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the candidate to be a U.S. Person. About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. Why Join Us & Benefits We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. 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