Propulsion System Architect

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an engineer to develop advanced propulsion system architectures and lead a cross-functional team. You will drive electrified propulsion concepts, integrate technologies into programs, and manage through major project gates with a focus on performance, cost, and customer alignment.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, 5+ years in product engineering, and the ability to lead complex projects with strong communication and mentorship.

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 define tangible approaches to ambiguous problems and identify optimal solutions.
• Creativity and latitude on challenging assignments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, project management and negotiating skills.
• Ability to lead and direct engineers, with mentorship.
• DFSS Black Belt.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or relevant field.

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 of range, performance, drive quality and cost.
• Collaborate with R&D, Vehicle Architects and BoM owners to develop advanced propulsion technologies and integrate into programs.
• Identify performance gaps and determine resolution with stakeholders.
• Ensure propulsion system DFMEA is completed.
• Align requirements with customer expectations across vehicle, battery, drive unit and motor teams.
• Engage with vehicle team for alignment on propulsion development and integration.
• Lead project team through gates and milestones; benchmark with other industries.
• Protect IP by documenting ideas for invention board and patent submissions.

Skills

Engineering degree

Project leadership

Ambiguity handling

Creativity

Communication

Mentorship

DFSS Black Belt

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering or relevant field

Job description

Job Description

In this role you will be responsible for developing new propulsion system architectures. You’ll lead a cross functional team in the development of Electrified Propulsion System Architectures. We’re seeking an engineer who works collaboratively with others and is comfortable with ambiguity.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Balance propulsion system requirements in order to optimize the vehicle integrated propulsion system

• Ensure analytical models, initial component designs and controls of key electrification systems and components have been developed with high fidelity

• Develop the system to meet key performance and cost targets by working collaboratively VDDV, Cost Engineering and Planning

• Lead component or system trade studies to select optimized solutions to meet vehicle requirements of range, performance, drive quality and cost

• Collaborate with R&D, Technical Fellows, Vehicle Architects and BoM owners to develop advanced propulsion technologies, proof-of-concepts and provide feedback to technology roadmaps. Integrate selected technologies into ATW or BA programs.

• Identify performance gaps and work with stakeholders to determine resolution

• Ensure propulsion system DFMEA is completed

• Ensure requirements and hardware technology align with customer expectations by collaborating with engineers from vehicle, battery, drive unit, and motor teams.

• Engage with vehicle team for alignment on propulsion system development and integration

• Work with other SMT’s, Vehicle teams, planning, Finance, and Electrification leadership as necessary to lead the project team through successful completion of key program gates and milestones

• Continuously benchmark automotive and other industries to identify and implement innovative technologies for electric vehicles.

• Protect intellectual property (IP) by documenting your new ideas for invention board review and subsequent patent submissions.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required 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.

• Showcase a wide range of 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, as well as provide mentorship

• DFSS Black Belt

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master’s degree in Engineering or relevant field

• 8+ years of experience in electrification engineering.

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}.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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