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Senior Design Release Engineer- Integrated Center Stack (ICS)

General Motors

Senior Design Release Engineer- Integrated Center Stack (ICS)

full-timePosted: Aug 2, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026United States of America, Michigan, Warren

Job Description

Job DescriptionThe RoleThe Integrated Center Stack (ICS) and Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) are among the most visible and customer-facing technologies in the vehicle, serving as the primary interface between customers and GM’s advanced digital cockpit experience. As a Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Displays & Cockpit Integration, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality display systems that seamlessly integrate design, functionality, and customer experience.In this role, you will lead the development and integration of ICS, IPC, HVAC controls, and, where applicable, Front Passenger Infotainment (FPI) displays across vehicle programs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Interior, HVAC, Electrical, Software, User Experience, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Program Management, and Design Studio organizations to ensure successful execution from concept through launch and production.This position offers broad exposure across engineering and product development disciplines, requiring both strong technical expertise and the ability to influence stakeholders, drive alignment, and resolve complex integration challenges. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all program requirements, deliverables, and customer expectations are achieved while balancing quality, cost, timing, and technical performance.What You’ll Do Create Statement of Requirements (SOR) in collaboration with purchasing, studio and engineering to develop requirements, allowable cost, etc.Work alongside the Display team (instrument cluster, infotainment)Manage and update component-specific technical specification(s)Track and manage imperatives (cost, investment, mass, etc.) to meet program targetsProvide leadership, coaching, and technical direction to supplier resident engineer(s) and/or other DREsLead product development team (PDT) meetings and provided technical direction to PDT membersAct as engineering lead in studio activities for surface developmentWork with supplier to develop needed execution criteria (Design execution sections, surface, die vectors, regulatory compliance, etc.) to support surface developmentWork with User Experience, Interior and/or Appearance Studios and Materials Engineering to identify solutions for achieving finish, color, gloss, etc. of materialsEffectively communicate direction, status, issues and resolutions to PDT members, as well as all levels of leadership within the department, program team, purchasing and studioSupport development builds and launch activities with troubleshooting, retrofits, etc. to ensure a flawless launchManage all component validation activities and close all issues by required milestonesYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)Bachelor of Science degree in EngineeringMinimum of 5 years of engineering experience of electronic components or styled infotainment components or another related technologyPossess a high level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and complexDemonstrate creativity, initiative and good judgment in decision makingExperience as a cross-functional team leader dealing with styled componentsExperience with Launch in resolving fit/finish and any other build issues in manufacturingKnowledge of vehicle data communication systems (CAN, LVDS, LIN, ETHERNET)Knowledge of vehicle safety requirements (e.g., FMVSS, etc.)In-depth knowledge of requirements engineering process (FMEA, DFSS)What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)Skilled in collaborating with design studio, program teams, other SMTs (interior and HVAC) and purchasingDesign Engineering skills (UniGraphics training)Designing parts (mechanical hardware engineering) to meet validation requirements, DFx, thermal, etc.Running simulations / analyses (CAE, thermal, moldflow, etc.)CADKnowledge of verification and validation process (component-, bench-, vehicle-level)Experience with managing multiple vehicle programs/suppliers simultaneouslyThis role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of GM's digital cockpit experience and influence the technologies that customers interact with every day.#LI-JK3 About GMOur 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 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.Benefits OverviewFrom day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.AccommodationsGeneral Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Locations

  • United States of America, Michigan, Warren

Skills Required

  • Launch in resolving fit/finishintermediate
  • vehicle data communication systemsintermediate
  • vehicle safety requirementsintermediate
  • requirements engineering processintermediate
  • collaborating with design studiointermediate
  • verificationintermediate
  • managing multiple vehicle programs/suppliers simultaneouslyintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (degree in of science degree in engineering)
  • Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience of electronic components or styled infotainment components or another related technology (experience, 5 years)
  • Possess a high level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex (experience)
  • Demonstrate creativity, initiative and good judgment in decision making (experience)
  • Experience as a cross-functional team leader dealing with styled components (experience)
  • Experience with Launch in resolving fit/finish and any other build issues in manufacturing (experience)
  • Knowledge of vehicle data communication systems (CAN, LVDS, LIN, ETHERNET) (experience)
  • Knowledge of vehicle safety requirements (e.g., FMVSS, etc.) (experience)
  • In-depth knowledge of requirements engineering process (FMEA, DFSS) (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Skilled in collaborating with design studio, program teams, other SMTs (interior and HVAC) and purchasing (experience)
  • Design Engineering skills (UniGraphics training) (experience)
  • Designing parts (mechanical hardware engineering) to meet validation requirements, DFx, thermal, etc. (experience)
  • Running simulations / analyses (CAE, thermal, moldflow, etc.) (experience)
  • CAD (experience)
  • Knowledge of verification and validation process (component-, bench-, vehicle-level) (experience)
  • Experience with managing multiple vehicle programs/suppliers simultaneously (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Create Statement of Requirements (SOR) in collaboration with purchasing, studio and engineering to develop requirements, allowable cost, etc.
  • Work alongside the Display team (instrument cluster, infotainment)
  • Manage and update component-specific technical specification(s)
  • Track and manage imperatives (cost, investment, mass, etc.) to meet program targets
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and technical direction to supplier resident engineer(s) and/or other DREs
  • Lead product development team (PDT) meetings and provided technical direction to PDT members
  • Act as engineering lead in studio activities for surface development
  • Work with supplier to develop needed execution criteria (Design execution sections, surface, die vectors, regulatory compliance, etc.) to support surface development
  • Work with User Experience, Interior and/or Appearance Studios and Materials Engineering to identify solutions for achieving finish, color, gloss, etc. of materials
  • Effectively communicate direction, status, issues and resolutions to PDT members, as well as all levels of leadership within the department, program team, purchasing and studio
  • Support development builds and launch activities with troubleshooting, retrofits, etc. to ensure a flawless launch
  • Manage all component validation activities and close all issues by required milestones

Benefits

  • general: From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

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