Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.  

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale..

The Role

The seating team is seeking motivated engineers to support the next generation of complex systems within our group. Electrifying the future will include a seating system that will provide the passenger a tailored experience based on preference. A vehicle seat is the source of the largest physical connection between the car and driver! 

The Seat Complete Design Release Engineer is the primary face of Seat Engineering for an assigned specific vehicle program to broader organization & supply base and leads row(s) of Seat System solutions.

At this level you are expected to operate with a high level of independent discernment and are typically responsible for implementing functional strategy, administering and coordinating programs, counseling and advising management.

 What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• As a Seating Engineer, you will develop and integrate a seat that will exceed expectations in the overall customer experience

• Design, develop, and implement technical seating systems solution 

• Perform engineering design evaluations. May develop a range of products

• Utilize engineering tools and processes to successfully develop components and system programs 

• Optimally achieve program milestones by detailed and thorough program management

• You will perform multiple tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• BS in Engineering

• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience

• Demonstrated experience in automotive or aerospace seating engineering, including design, development, validation, and integration of seating systems.

• Strong understanding of seat structures, mechanisms, comfort/performance requirements, safety regulations, and material selection.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• 5+ years of post-graduation engineering experience

• Seating Experience

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 includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

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 

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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