Senior Propulsion Structures Engineer: Engine & Battery

generalmotors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Advanced Propulsion Engineer to lead structural concepts for engine, transmission and battery systems. You will guide development through ATW and BA phases, coordinating across propulsion, body structures and safety teams.

Responsibilities include leading design concepts, working with suppliers, and supporting transitions to production while benchmarking new technologies for future vehicles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
• 5+ years in engine head, head gasket, engine block, transmission housing or Battery & Body structures development.
• Ability to lead complex technical projects with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Establish learnings and develop designs through advanced technology work (ATW).
• Lead creation and development of cylinder head, head gasket, engine block/transmission housing/Battery structural concepts through ATW Phase.
• Identify scope of designs and technologies for engine, transmission and battery structures from ATW to BA phase.
• Be the project technical lead for advanced propulsion structures and develop manufacturable designs.
• Collaborate with VDDV on tools for early assessment of structure performance.
• Support implementation teams as designs are sourced and launched into production.
• Benchmark automotive and other industries for innovative technologies for future vehicles.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional teams

CAE tools

Supplier collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering

Master’s or Doctorate in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering

Tools

Unigraphics NX

NASTRAN

OPTISTRUCT

LS-DYNA

Job description

General Motors is seeking an Advanced Propulsion Engineer to lead structural concepts for engine, transmission and battery systems. You will guide development through ATW and BA phases, coordinating across propulsion, body structures and safety teams.

Responsibilities include leading design concepts, working with suppliers, and supporting transitions to production while benchmarking new technologies for future vehicles.