Design Release Engineer Battery Thermal PMT

General Motors Corporation; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Corporation is seeking a Design Release Engineer for Battery Thermal systems in Warren, MI. You will lead design efforts, balance system requirements, and work with internal and supplier teams to ensure performance and reliability.

The role requires DFMEA, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to release designs for manufacturing. Hybrid work arrangement with on-site presence in Warren is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Minimum 4 years of engineering experience.
• Knowledge of propulsion systems and basic controls.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate effectively.
• DFSS/DFMEA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication with engineering departments and customers.
• Define designs that meet performance, timing, and BOM/BOP/BOD requirements.
• Balance requirements across systems.
• Perform DFMEA analysis of designs and validate results.
• Release final designs for manufacturing or purchase.

Skills

Propulsion knowledge

Thermal design

DFMEA

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

## Design Release Engineer Battery Thermal PMTApply: Hybrid: Warren, Michigan, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: JR-202620598**Job Description**## **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: thermal cold plates, metal and plastic cooling lines and 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 EnginesGM 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.