Lead Thermal Design Release Engineer – Active Hardware

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Design Release Engineer for Active Thermal Hardware to lead design, development, validation, and release of thermal management components and subsystems such as heat exchangers, cooling fans, and sensors. You will collaborate across teams and suppliers to ensure robust, cost-effective delivery aligned with vehicle requirements.

With a minimum of five years in component or subsystem design, you will define interfaces, manage ICD/CTS/SSTS, and drive validation using

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Thermal Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of design and release experience for components or subsystems.
• Strong knowledge of thermal systems, HVAC, and fluid handling.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAE tools and engineering analyses.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 20–25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development activities for thermal components and subsystems.
• Develop and release components to meet requirements, SOR, CTS, and SSTS.
• Perform design studies, peer reviews, and alternative analyses.
• Define ICD requirements and coordinate interfaces.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure timely deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with multiple teams.
• Support PDT meetings and peer reviews.
• Validate released components and establish validation plans.
• Validate designs using FEA, CFD, modal analyses, and virtual builds.
• Ensure compliance with GM standards and program imperatives.
• Lead problem solving for production and launch issues.
• Capture lessons learned for future designs.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and test programs.

Skills

Thermal engineering

Project management

CAD design

Teamcenter

Validation planning

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Thermal Engineering

Tools

UGNX

Teamcenter

FEA/CFD tools

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Design Release Engineer for Active Thermal Hardware to lead design, development, validation, and release of thermal management components and subsystems such as heat exchangers, cooling fans, and sensors. You will collaborate across teams and suppliers to ensure robust, cost-effective delivery aligned with vehicle requirements.

With a minimum of five years in component or subsystem design, you will define interfaces, manage ICD/CTS/SSTS, and drive validation using