Automotive Glazing Systems Release Engineer (GM Programs)
Picture a typical week: you begin on-site at a General Motors facility as Carlex’s SI3 DRE, reviewing a pre-production build. After verifying tolerances on a fixed glass assembly, you huddle with the OEM body, interior trim, and electrical teams to finalize an interface change. Midweek, you’re back at a Carlex design center turning full-solid CAD models into releasable 2D/3D data, facilitating a DFMEA session, and preparing a concise design review for the cross-functional team. By Friday, you’re at a designated test facility validating a door glass system against negotiated specs and documenting findings for the program team and OEM.
What you will own
Lead all engineering and design activities for Carlex as the SI3 DRE at General Motors.
Manage assigned programs (internal/external) from SOR award through Program Launch and into maintenance.
Develop and release full-solid CAD models and drawings for fixed and door glass systems per Carlex and OEM best practices.
Facilitate DFMEA and formal design reviews; capture, track, and present actions and decisions to the program team, OEM, and internal CFT members.
Authorize release of 2D & 3D data created by designers for assemblies and components.
Provide on-site support at OEM facilities, off-site design locations, OEM test facilities, and vehicle assembly plants as needed to meet milestones.
Support prototyping at glass plants, value-add plants, and component supplier locations.
Serve as the technical liaison between Carlex manufacturing plants, suppliers, and the OEM customer.
Negotiate technical specifications, tolerances, and alternative design proposals with OEM stakeholders.
Lead Product Development Team (PDT) meetings with OEM partners and internally with Program Management.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Design/Engineering.
Experience
5+ years in automotive products; glazing product experience is a plus.
5+ years in automotive product design and GD&T using CAD tools (Unigraphics/NX required; CATIA is a plus).
Experience with major automotive OEMs is a plus.
Teamcenter experience is a plus.
Prior experience with General Motors design and engineering release systems.
Other requirements
Valid driver’s license required for business travel.
Reliable transportation required.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays.
Key competencies
Advanced to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
Hands-on approach to problem solving and analytical work.
Strong analytical capability with clear written and verbal communication.
Collaborative team player who builds consensus and resolves issues quickly.
High level of ownership, reliability, and work ethic.
Commitment to Carlex values: Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence, and Trust.
Legal & compliance
Other Requirements:
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.