General Motors

Chief Thermal Architect

General Motors • $150K — $180K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in thermal systems
  • Expertise in thermal systems integration and thermal management technologies
  • Strong understanding of AVD processes and workflow
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and manage complex projects
  • Excellent communication skills and managerial courage to convey technical concepts
  • Strong mentoring/teaching skills
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering

Responsibilities

  • Perform early new program architecting for thermal systems
  • Develop optimum thermal architecture for automotive programs
  • Establish vehicle criteria to enable thermal system performance
  • Support Systems Engineering with a system-level approach for thermal systems
  • Drive alignment of overall thermal subsystem strategies
  • Mentor less experienced thermal engineers
  • Continuously improve analysis methods for program efficiency

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with in-office requirements
  • Travel less than 25% of the time
  • Potential for relocation assistance
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role:
 

TheChiefThermal Architect is a recognized and respected technical leader, responsible for architecting, developing and strategically integrating advanced underhood, underbody, and cabin thermal systems. This role is pivotal for ensuring GM remains at the forefront of thermal systems performance and efficiency. You will collaborate with Cabin Comfort, Propulsion, Electrical, Chassis and Systems Engineering teams, as well as several Performance Integration teams, Design Studio and various support areas.  You will be responsible to lead development of thermal solutions that optimize performance and efficiency, integrate new technology, reduce cost and mass, operate reliably, enhance vehicle capability, and enable vehicle assembly and service. 
 

WhatYou’llDo

  • Performvery early new program architecting, including:

  • developoptimum thermal architecture for the program

  • determineproper BOM solutions and promote any new technology insertion as appropriate

  • establish vehicle criteria to enable thermal system performance

  • establishpreliminarythermalsystem sizing

  • identifysignificant architectural sizing concerns

  • Provide initial cost estimates and PCS picks for early AVD Studies

  • Work with architects from other areas(Body, Chassisetc). to create a winning vehicle solution

  • Represent AVD inearly studies aroundspecific architecture ideation and/orcross-program workgroups 

  • Support Systems Engineering inestablishinga system-level approach and mechanizations for thermal systems.

  • Support benchmarking activities of other OEMs and be well-versed in the thermal strategies of major competitors

  • Drive alignment ofoverallthermalsubsystem strategies to balance performance, efficiency, cost, and integration requirements

  • Ensure we are executingETL/TSstrategies throughPeer Reviews, AVD Design Review, and other informal discussions

  • IdentifyAVD-related BP gaps and work with ETL/TSs to address them

  • Mentor less experienced Thermal AVD DREstohelp them resolve significant issuesandteach them the technology. Be visible and available "on the floor".

  • Continuously improve AVD subsystem specific technical tools andwork with VDDV to improve analysismethods that enable excellentand efficientprogram work, on time, with quality.  
     

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • 12+ years of experience inthermal systems

  • Expertisein thermalsystems integration and thermal management technologies.

  • Strong understanding ofAVD processes and workflow

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and manage complex projects.

  • Excellent communication skillsand managerial couragefor conveying technical conceptsand negotiating vehicle trade-offswith leadership and peers.

  • Strong mentoring/teaching skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
     

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications).

  • Prior roles asThermal AVSE/VSE,Engineering Technical Leader (ETL), Technical Specialist, or Architect 

  • Established relationships withinterfacing groupsrelated to this role (Vehicle Architecture, Systems Engineering, VDDV, Aero,Design Studio,ETLs/TSs,etc)

  • Recognized technical contributions through patents or publications.

  • DFSS Master Black Belt Certification.

  • Master’s degree in Engineering.

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.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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