Thermal Systems Lead Engineer — Hybrid

General Motors Africa & Middle East; Warren, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Africa & Middle East seeks a Thermal Lead Design Release Engineer in Warren, MI for a hybrid role. You will lead a team of thermal DREs, drive on-time development and release of underhood and in-cabin thermal subsystems, coordinate with cross-functional partners, and ensure CTS/SSTS/FTS compliance while optimizing performance, cost, and packaging.

The role requires strong system-level ownership, integration expertise, and the ability to mentor engineers and suppliers, with travel

Qualifications

• Requires leading a thermal design/release team for vehicle programs.
• Experience delivering thermal subsystems on-time with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills for system-level optimization of thermal performance and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead System PDT for assigned programs and coordinate with component DREs.
• Drive on-time development, release, validation, and production of thermal subsystems.
• Mentor DREs and suppliers; ensure CTS/SSTS/FTS compliance and design best practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Systems thinking

Thermal engineering

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Job description

General Motors Africa & Middle East seeks a Thermal Lead Design Release Engineer in Warren, MI for a hybrid role. You will lead a team of thermal DREs, drive on-time development and release of underhood and in-cabin thermal subsystems, coordinate with cross-functional partners, and ensure CTS/SSTS/FTS compliance while optimizing performance, cost, and packaging.

The role requires strong system-level ownership, integration expertise, and the ability to mentor engineers and suppliers, with travel