General Motors

Thermal Lead Design Release Engineer

General Motors • $110K — $130K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in thermal system design and integration.
  • Proven leadership experience with technical teams and project management.
  • Strong understanding of automotive thermal management systems and engineering principles.
  • Experience with cross-functional collaboration across multiple engineering domains.
  • Familiarity with GM engineering tools and processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead product development teams to ensure timely and quality delivery of thermal subsystems.
  • Facilitate cross-functional meetings to troubleshoot complex system issues.
  • Serve as the main contact point for thermal system integration post-VPI.
  • Manage subsystem-level thermal performance and track compliance with engineering standards.
  • Coach and guide DREs and suppliers to achieve project goals effectively.
  • Conduct design studies and recommend solutions that optimize performance and cost.
  • Communicate between various engineering teams to ensure robust system interfaces.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment allowing flexibility about when to work from the office and home.
  • Support from a strong team and technical specialists within the company.
  • Potential for travel to GM and supplier assembly plants for hands-on project engagement.
  • Opportunities for professional growth through mentoring and leadership roles.
Full Job Description

Job Description


The Role


Responsible for leading product development and integration of thermal system components and subsystems for assigned vehicle program(s), inclusive of both underhood and in-cabin content.

As Lead DRE for the Thermal Team, you will lead a team of thermal component DREs to deliver on-time development, release, validation, and production of thermal subsystems and related components. The role may also include direct release responsibility for select thermal components or subsystems.


This position is a strong fit for an engineer seeking system-level design and performance ownership, team leadership responsibilities, regular interaction with the program team, visits to GM and supplier assembly plants, and broad cross-functional collaboration (including Systems, Performance, Calibration/Diagnostics, Design, Safety / Crashworthiness, Propulsion, HVAC, Electrical, Vehicle and GPS Integration, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Validation, and others).

You will join a strong team with support from Technical Specialists, the EGM, and DRE peers.


What You'll Do (Responsibilities)


  • Lead your System PDT (product development team) for assigned program(s) and work with component DREs to ensure all key deliverables are met on time and with high quality.
  • Facilitate non-standard meetings or work groups (integration and cross-functional) to drive resolution of high-risk, complex, system-level issues with optimized solutions.
  • Serve as the studio interface for thermal content on your program(s) (post VPI), including leading escalation through Health Check or other means to resolve studio criteria violations and document deviations.
  • Utilize GM engineering tools and processes to successfully develop thermal components and systems and to rigorously manage program milestones.
  • Coach, mentor, and lead DREs and suppliers to execute program deliverables with excellence
  • Create and update the Cabin Comfort Scorecard
  • Provide “boots on the ground” support for DREs not located in the region.
  • Perform appropriate design studies, including alternative analyses, and recommend solutions that balance 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, supporting DREs in CITs, VAPIRs, VPITs, CPITs, and other key meetings.
  • Lead integration of the thermal subsystem into the total vehicle, ensuring effective coordination across underhood and in-cabin interfaces.
  • Ensure documented compliance to CTS, SSTS, STS, FTS, VTS, and Design Best Practices requirements for your parts.
  • Lead your team in the on-time completion of required Peer Reviews and Routing Quality Assessments (RQAs).
  • Coordinate engineering activities with Suppliers, Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Performance, Validation, Manufacturing, Safety, Electrical, HVAC, Propulsion, Software and Services, and Vehicle Integration to ensure requirements are met and interfaces are robust.
  • Lead problem-solving for JIRA PRTS issues relating to your subsystem and provide clear guidance to component DREs; document validation status in JIRA.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external customer organizations as required.
  • Review product warranty, JD Power, and Compass data to identify and address emerging issues and long-term durability concerns.
  • Develop and implement cost optimization changes to process and/or product.
  • Stay current on new thermal technologies, components, and system integration approaches, and share lessons learned with the GSSLT (global subsystem leadership team) to enhance corporate knowledge.
  • Support domestic travel, up to approximately 5%, as required.
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 is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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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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