Electrified Propulsion Architect - Hybrid Lead

General Motors Company; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Company is seeking a Propulsion System Architect in Warren, MI. This hybrid role will lead cross-functional teams to shape electrified propulsion architectures, develop high-fidelity models and components, and ensure cost and performance targets are met across programs.

You will drive trade studies, collaborate with R&D and vehicle teams, and oversee DFMEA while integrating advanced technologies into programs. A strong engineering background and DFSS Black Belt are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in product engineering.
• Ability to lead complex technical projects with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to take ambiguous problems and define a tangible approach to identify optimal solutions.
• Demonstrated creativity and latitude on challenging assignments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, project management and negotiating skills.
• Ability to lead and direct engineers assigned to the program, and provide mentorship.
• DFSS Black Belt.

Responsibilities

• Balance propulsion system requirements to optimize the vehicle integrated propulsion system.
• Ensure analytical models, initial component designs and controls have high fidelity.
• Develop the system to meet performance and cost targets with cross-functional teams.
• Lead component or system trade studies to meet vehicle requirements for range, performance, drive quality and cost.
• Collaborate with R&D, Vehicle Architects and BoM owners on advanced propulsion tech and roadmaps.
• Integrate selected technologies into ATW or BA programs.
• Identify performance gaps and drive resolution with stakeholders.
• Ensure propulsion system DFMEA is completed.
• Align hardware with customer expectations across vehicle, battery, drive unit and motor teams.
• Engage with vehicle team for alignment on propulsion development and integration.
• Lead project teams through program gates and milestones.
• Benchmark automotive and other industries for innovative EV propulsion tech.
• Protect IP with invention board submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Ambiguity handling

DFSS Black Belt

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

General Motors Company is seeking a Propulsion System Architect in Warren, MI. This hybrid role will lead cross-functional teams to shape electrified propulsion architectures, develop high-fidelity models and components, and ensure cost and performance targets are met across programs.

You will drive trade studies, collaborate with R&D and vehicle teams, and oversee DFMEA while integrating advanced technologies into programs. A strong engineering background and DFSS Black Belt are preferred.