TRP Lab Lead: Validation & DFMEA Strategy

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI, is seeking a Development & Validation Engineer to lead TRP-related lab testing and DFMEA detection. You will plan, execute, and document tests at cell to pack levels, ensuring alignment with design intent and safety.

This role blends hands-on lab work (about 70%) with strategy and cross-functional coordination with GVE, GPDV, safety, and program teams to drive risk-based priorities and robust test methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years relevant experience.
• Hands-on lab testing experience with safety emphasis.
• Working knowledge of DFMEA or similar risk-assessment tools.
• Ability to interpret complex test data and communicate conclusions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute TRP physical tests in the lab.
• Develop TRP test plans covering cell, module, and pack levels.
• Lead day-to-day testing with hardware readiness and data collection.
• Interpret TRP results with cross-functional teams to define countermeasures.
• Coordinate with safety, design, and systems teams for risk-based prioritization and improvements.
• Document test results with clear reports and summaries.

Skills

DFMEA

Lab testing

Data analysis

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

General Motors in Warren, MI, is seeking a Development & Validation Engineer to lead TRP-related lab testing and DFMEA detection. You will plan, execute, and document tests at cell to pack levels, ensuring alignment with design intent and safety.

This role blends hands-on lab work (about 70%) with strategy and cross-functional coordination with GVE, GPDV, safety, and program teams to drive risk-based priorities and robust test methods.