Technical Lead, Propulsion Cooling Systems

Segula Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA is seeking an experienced Subsystem Technical Lead for Propulsion Systems Cooling. You will own cooling system delivery from concept to production, coordinating cross‑functional teams across Design Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Global Suppliers to meet performance, quality, cost, weight, and timing targets.

You will drive packaging, thermal design execution, and DFMEA/DVP&R validation, while leading onsite launch activities and rapid issue

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience leading subsystems in propulsion or thermal cooling.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own cooling system delivery from concept through production launch.
• Lead packaging and thermal design execution with cost/weight trade-offs.
• Coordinate DFMEA/DVP&R validation and change management.
• Direct onsite plant activities during launch phases and issue triage.
• Manage supplier interfaces to resolve design, quality, and manufacturing issues.

Skills

Thermal design

Technical leadership

Systems integration

Cross-functional

DFMEA

Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

CFD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Subsystem Technical Lead (SSTL) – Propulsion Systems Cooling to serve as the overarching technical owner for cooling systems across multiple vehicle programs. This role drives the end-to-end technical execution—coordinating cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Global Suppliers to ensure all thermal systems achieve program targets for performance, quality, cost, weight, and timing.

Key Responsibilities

• Program & Technical Leadership: Own cooling system delivery from initial concept through production launch and lifecycle management; provide technical guidance to Design Release Engineers.

• Component Oversight: Drive engineering activities for critical hardware, including radiators, condensers, fan assemblies, oil coolers, hoses, tubes, electric coolant heaters, valves, pumps, and chillers.

• System Integration: Lead packaging, thermal design execution, cost/weight trade-offs, sourcing support, tooling coordination, DFMEA/DVP&R validation, and change management.

• Launch Support: Direct onsite plant activities during vehicle launch phases, providing rapid issue triage, resource alignment, and daily performance status reporting.

• Supplier & Issue Resolution: Manage key supplier technical interfaces and cross-functional teams to resolve design, quality, and manufacturing issues efficiently.