Design Engineer

General Motors de México; Toluca; Híbrido; MXN 720.000 - 960.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

General Motors de México is seeking a Design Engineer to develop and integrate thermal coolant management components for automotive propulsion systems. You will apply advanced engineering methods, virtual validation tools, and design best practices to deliver high-quality releases on time.

The role focuses on manufacturability, cost reduction, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate holds a mechanical-related bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of automotive design experience,

Formación

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical/related field and at least 1 year of automotive/mechanical design experience.
• Proficient in English; capable of technical communication.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design and development of components within the Thermal Coolant Management subsystem.
• Execute and improve design standards, engineering best practices, and global design processes.
• Design automotive components using DFMEA methodologies.
• Develop solutions following Design to Cost while maintaining performance and quality.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability criteria to ensure efficient production processes.
• Perform NX design analysis and implement findings with support from senior designers or DLTs.
• Create, update, and maintain mathematical data (3D models), including material specs, mass properties, and component attributes.
• Develop mathematical models and virtual designs for complex components and subsystems.
• Integrate component designs into complete thermal management systems.
• Collaborate with Design Release Engineers, manufacturing, integration, and performance engineers.
• Ensure timely and high-quality mathematical releases for components and subsystems.
• Communicate project status, timing concerns, risks, and challenges to leadership.
• Stay current with industry trends and product developments in thermal management.
• Share lessons learned and update engineering standards.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.

Conocimientos

Advanced English

DFMEA understanding

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Herramientas

NX

Teamcenter

SimSolid

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Designing, developing, validating, and integrating components within the Thermal Coolant Management subsystem for automotive propulsion systems. The Design Engineer will ensure robust, cost-effective, manufacturable, and serviceable solutions through the application of advanced engineering methodologies, virtual validation tools, and design best practices while delivering high-quality mathematical releases on time.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of components within the Thermal Coolant Management subsystem.


• Execute, maintain, and continuously improve design standards, engineering best practices, and global design processes.


• Design automotive components using DFMEA methodologies.


• Develop engineering solutions following Design to Cost principles while maintaining performance and quality standards.


• Apply Design for Manufacturability criteria to ensure efficient and scalable production processes.


• Perform full NX design analysis for assigned subsystems and implement findings with support from senior designers or Design Lead Teams (DLTs).


• Create, update, and maintain mathematical data (3D models), including material specifications, mass properties, and component attributes.


• Develop mathematical models and virtual designs for complex automotive components and subsystems.


• Integrate component designs into complete thermal management systems.


• Collaborate closely with Design Release Engineers (DREs), manufacturing Engineers, Integration Engineers, and Performance Engineers to support design activities, component requirements, and virtual integration efforts.


• Ensure timely and high-quality mathematical releases for components and subsystems.


• Proactively communicate project status, timing concerns, risks, and technical challenges to the Design Manager, DLTs, and DREs.


• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and product developments related to thermal management systems.


• Share lessons learned and recommend updates to engineering standards and design best practices.


• Actively pursue professional development opportunities and expand technical expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Automotive Design Engineering, or any related field.


• Minimum of 1 year of experience in automotive or mechanical component design.


• Experience using: NX, Teamcenter, SimSolid


• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and product mathematical data management.


• Understanding of DFMEA methodologies.


• Advanced English proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive thermal management or propulsion cooling systems.


• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis


• Experience with: Ansys Fluent, SolidWorks, CAD design packages


• Familiarity with subsystem integration and vehicle development processes.


• NX Certification.


• Thermal subsystem-related certifications.


• Strong organizational and planning skills


• Ability to prepare and present technical information


• Cross-functional collaboration

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. 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 may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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