Lead Design Release Engineer - Thermal

General Motors

Lead Design Release Engineer - Thermal

Posted 10 Hours Ago

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Warren MI USA

Hybrid

Senior level

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The Role

Lead and manage thermal subsystem product development and integration for vehicle programs guide DREs and suppliers ensure on-time releases oversee thermal performance resolve JIRA PRTS issues coordinate across functions and support validation and production activities.

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Description
At General Motors our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design intelligent software and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer smarter and more connected shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
The Role
Responsible for leading product development and integration activities for thermal systems components and subsystems for a given vehicle program inclusive of both underhood and in-cabin thermal components.
This posting is seeking a Lead DRE for the Thermal Team. The Lead DRE will be expected to lead a team of thermal component DREs in the on-time development release validation and production of thermal subsystems and related components for their assigned program(s). This role may also include direct release responsibility for one or more thermal components or subsystems.
This position would be a great opportunity for an engineer seeking a role with a strong system-level design and performance focus; team leadership responsibilities; regular interaction with the program team; visits to GM and supplier assembly plants; and opportunities to work with people from numerous different organizations within GM including Design Safety/Crashworthiness Propulsion HVAC Electrical Vehicle and GPS Integration Manufacturing Engineering Purchasing Supplier Quality Validation and others.
The engineer selected for this position will join a strong team that offers support as needed from Technical Specialists the EGM and DRE peers.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

Lead your Subsystem PDT (product development team) for the program(s) assigned to you and work with the component DREs to ensure all key deliverables are met on time and with good quality
Utilize engineering tools and processes to successfully develop thermal components and systems for vehicle programs
Effectively achieve program milestones through thorough and rigorous program management
Coach and lead DREs and suppliers to timely execution of program deliverables with excellence
Perform appropriate design studies including alternative analyses and make recommendations based on performance cost mass timing packaging energy efficiency and vehicle integration
Own subsystem-level thermal performance and system-level issue management (JIRA PRTS) including support for cabin comfort powertrain thermal management cooling performance and related attribute delivery
Act as the primary conduit between the VSE LDE and the DRE team and provide support as needed for DREs in CITs VAPIRs VPITs CPITs and other meetings
Lead the integration of the thermal subsystem into the total vehicle ensuring effective coordination across underhood and in-cabin interfaces
Understand and ensure documented compliance to all CTS (component technical specification) requirements SSTS (subsystem technical specification) requirements VTS (vehicle technical specification) requirements and Design Best Practices related to your parts
Lead your team in the on-time completion of required Peer Reviews and Routing Quality Assessments (RQAs)
Coordinate engineering activities with other functions and departments including Suppliers Supplier Quality Purchasing Validation Manufacturing Safety Electrical HVAC Propulsion and Vehicle Integration to ensure your parts meet requirements and interface appropriately with surrounding components and systems
Lead problem-solving efforts for JIRA PRTS issues relating to your subsystem and provide the necessary guidance to component DREs as needed
Communicate information to and from internal and external customer organizations as required
Review current product warranty data and address emerging issues
Develop and implement cost optimization changes to process and/or product
Stay abreast of new thermal technologies components and system integration approaches
Communicate lessons learned with the GSSLT (global subsystem leadership team) to enhance corporate knowledge
Domestic travel up to 5% as required

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in engineering
5+ years of relevant experience
Familiarity and demonstrated competence in GM tools and processes especially eMERGE JIRA Teamcenter/VAS VIS Mockup UGNX or CAE
Competency in MS Office tools especially Excel PowerPoint and Word
Ability to work well both independently and with others
High level of oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated project management skills and/or leadership experience
Familiarity and experience working through the elements of the GM Quality Chain
Familiarity with manufacturing processes component or vehicle
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual or difficult

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Master's degree in a relevant field such as engineering or business
Experience working with thermal systems components HVAC cooling systems heat exchangers refrigerant systems pumps valves ducts or other related commodities
Basic understanding of specifications and release terms and systems
Familiarity and experience with component and subsystem validation test methods and reporting

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}.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering
5+ years of relevant experience
Familiarity and demonstrated competence in GM tools and processes (eMERGE JIRA Teamcenter/VAS VIS Mockup UGNX or CAE)
Competency in MS Office tools especially Excel PowerPoint and Word
Ability to work well independently and with others
High level of oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated project management skills and/or leadership experience
Familiarity and experience working through the elements of the GM Quality Chain
Familiarity with manufacturing processes component or vehicle
High level of analytical ability for unusual or difficult problems
Authorization to work in the U.S. without GM immigration sponsorship
Master's degree in a relevant field such as engineering or business
Experience with thermal systems components HVAC cooling systems heat exchangers refrigerant systems pumps valves ducts
Basic understanding of specifications and release terms and systems
Familiarity with component and subsystem validation test methods and reporting

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