Design Release Engineer - Cooling Pump System & Hardware

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Warren, MI, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
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The Role
Leads design, analysis, development, validation, production release, supplier coordination, and warranty resolution for thermal and cooling components used in propulsion systems. Responsibilities include requirements balancing, DFMEA, testing, engineering changes, cost and quality improvements, and cross-functional product development. The role requires an engineering degree, at least four years of experience, propulsion and controls knowledge, and domestic and international travel as needed. It is hybrid, with on-site attendance at least three times weekly.
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About GM
We're dedicated to achieving our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for people who are passionate about helping us create safer, better and more sustainable solutions for personal mobility. Our bold vision won't happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.
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As we move towards GM's vision of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion, we are looking to add creative, dynamic individuals to our ET&E (Engines, Transmissions, and Electrification) team!
As a Design Release Engineer in the RESS Thermal Management Product Management Team (PMT), you will head up all activities for the Design, VDDV (Analysis), Development, Validation, and production implementation of cooling components (cold plates, cooling lines (metal and plastic) for one of the GM Products related to Propulsion. This could mean working on Internal Combustion engines or Batteries and Drive Units. By acting as the "CEO" of your parts/systems, your technical and project management skills will be key to the success of our current and future propulsion programs.
This position does not require you to be on-site full-time to perform effectively. This role enables you to work at a GM facility and off-site on a 60/40 time split.
Job Description
Responsible for specifying and balancing requirements, execution and evaluation of designs, analysis, development, testing and validation of major engineering projects where creativity and initiative are involved. Position also requires the ability to work with independent judgment with minimal input from supervisor. The broad scope of responsibilities covers one or more of the following: coolant pumps, coolant control valves, thermostats, and other key thermal components for Drive Units and Internal Combustion Engines. Exercise technical direction and collaboration over other engineers or engineering support personnel to meet specific engineering objectives. Capable of managing projects with high degree of difficulty. Actively engage both internal and supplier teams in issue resolution. Work cohesively with engineering peers responsible for similar components for other applications.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead overall communication, coordination, and consultation with engineering departments and customers
  • Establish designs that meet program performance and timing requirements with compliance to BOM/BOP/BOD and serviceability requirements
  • Balance requirements across systems
  • Analyze designs through design failure modes effects analysis (DFMEA)
  • Plan and implement complex test and/or development programs
  • Demonstrate that designs meet requirements through analysis (VDDV), development and validation processes
  • Represent business unit in vendor and/or customer contacts
  • Release final designs for manufacturing or purchase as appropriate
  • Conduct incident analysis and ensure problem resolution through PRTS+ system
  • Implement engineering changes as required
  • Participate in cost studies, product suggestions and value analysis
  • Define hardware and budget requirements for experimental build programs
  • Actively participate in product management team and leads product development team(s) as appropriate
  • Support supplier quality assurance process
  • Lead warranty issue resolution
  • Participate in work groups with interactive/interfacing hardware/software teams as required
  • Lead the overall execution of new RESS, Drive Unit and Internal Combustion Engine thermal and cooling components throughout the Global Powertrain Development Process (GPDP)
  • Define hardware and budget requirements for experimental build programs
  • Lead warranty issue resolution and cost/quality improvements with suppliers and in-house manufacturing
  • Travel as required, domestic and international

Required Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
  • Minimum 4 years of Engineering experience
  • Knowledge of propulsion systems and basic controls
  • Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals.
  • Knowledge of computer software as it pertains to engineering
  • High level of social skills to enable effective collaboration within a team environment and with all levels of the organization, both in person and remotely.

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • Master's degree in Engineering is preferred
  • DFSS Black Belt Certification
  • Design Release experience with Propulsion based components
  • 5 years of Engineering experience
  • Comprehensive understanding of Product Engineering Tools/ Processes (ECM, TWO, GPDP, PRTS, DFMEA/PFMEA, P-Release, etc.)
  • Cross-functional experience in Calibration, Manufacturing, Validation, VDDV, etc., with proven results and outstanding team-based achievements
  • Prior experience in thermal components utilized in Drive Units, Batteries and Internal Combustion Engines

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

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Minimum 4 years of engineering experience
  • Knowledge of propulsion systems and basic controls
  • Interpersonal styles and communication methods suitable for working with business partners
  • Knowledge of computer software used in engineering
  • Strong social and collaboration skills across organizational levels and remote environments
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • DFSS Black Belt certification
  • Design release experience with propulsion-based components
  • Five years of engineering experience
  • Understanding of ECM, TWO, GPDP, PRTS, DFMEA/PFMEA, and P-Release processes
  • Cross-functional experience in calibration, manufacturing, validation, or VDDV
  • Experience with thermal components for drive units, batteries, or internal combustion engines

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