Design Release Engineer - Transmission and Drive Unit Ventilation Systems

General Motors Corporation; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, Michigan seeks a Design Release Engineer for Transmission and Drive Unit Ventilation Systems. The role focuses on coordinating design release activities, using CAD/CAE tools, and ensuring parts meet requirements through rigorous reviews.

You will work with mechanical, thermal, and electrical teams to deliver robust ventilation solutions, supporting program milestones and supplier collaboration in a hybrid environment. A strong engineering background is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Engineering and strong analytical ability.
• Proven experience with design release processes in automotive projects.
• Ability to read, interpret, and generate engineering drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design release for transmission and drive unit ventilation systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones.
• Review DFMEA/DRBFM where applicable and support design reviews.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Analytical thinking

Time management

Documentation skills

CAD experience

CAE experience

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

CAE

Job description

## Design Release Engineer - Transmission and Drive Unit Ventilation SystemsApply: Hybrid: Warren, Michigan, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: JR-202621493**Job Description***Energy Conversion Systems (ECS) at General Motors is a fast-paced team that is working on developing technology. We're creating groundbreaking energy conversion systems (Batteries, Motors, Electrification Electronics, Drive Units, Engines, and Transmissions) that provide industry leading performance for current and future GM Vehicles.* *Our team is integral to achieving GM’s vision of Zero Emissions, Zero Crashes, and Zero Congestion. In this role, creativity, initiative, and independent judgment are involved, and effective cross-organizational teamwork is needed. You’ll bring your knowledge and background to help us meet our goals and continue GM’s future success!****Responsibilities:**** *Coordinate design and integration of Fluid Storage and Ventilation components** *Utilize Engineering tools and processes to successfully develop components and systems** *Effective achieve program milestones by thorough and rigorous program management** *Operate with a high level of independent judgement** *Responsible for implementing functional strategy, administering, and coordinating programs, counseling and advising management** *Mentor / Coach team members** *Conduct technical design reviews and initiate applicable drawing reviews** *Complete and review DFMEAs and DRBFMs for all parts / design changes** *Demonstrate designs meet requirements by analysis, development, and validation** *Execute and support Peer Reviews per program milestones** *Work with component suppliers to meet program imperatives (Quality, Cost and Timing)** *Work as part of a diverse team supporting component development including mechanical design, thermal/structural/ and electrical analysis** *Work with manufacturing to ensure build ability and to resolve quality requirements** *Provide Program Management and execution of deliverables and program team meetings** *Work with component suppliers to meet design and timing objectives* ***Key Competencies:**** *Drive for Results** *Dealing with ambiguity** *Prioritization and decision-making skills** *Action-oriented** *Exceptional communication and presentation skills** *Customer-focused** *Integrity and Trust** *Problem Solving** *Conflict management** *Leading with Influence* ***Required Skills and Experience:**** *Bachelor's degree in Engineering** *5+ years of engineering experience** *Understanding of engineering theory** *High level of analytical ability where problems are complex** *Time management skills to meet agreed upon customer deliverables, able to manage multiple projects** *Proficient computer skills including analyzing data, creating presentations** *Interpersonal styles and communication skills to work effectively with local and international team members** *Technical writing ability to create written engineering evaluation reports** *Ability to read, interpret and generate engineering drawings and specifications** *Familiarity with CAD and CAE****Preferred Skills and Experience:**** *Master’s degree in Engineering** *7+ years’ experience with a major automotive OEM** *Understanding of energy storage systems principles** *Understanding of GD&T principles** *Experience with ‘build to print’ parts – or – experience writing specifications and managing suppliers with ‘build to spec’ parts** *Experience with structural, thermal NVH analysis tools** *Experience managing suppliers on critical timelines** *Design for Six Sigma Certification** *Experience with Unigraphics NX*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.Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).