General Motors · United States
Join General Motors’ product teams redefining mobility through human-centered design. As a Design Release Engineer for Active Thermal Hardware, you’ll lead the development, validation, and release of thermal management components that power safer, smarter, and more connected vehicles. Your work will directly impact global transportation innovation and vehicle performance.
About the Role
You’ll be responsible for leading product development activities for thermal components and subsystems, ensuring compliance with GM standards, and managing supplier relationships. You’ll coordinate cross-functional activities with Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Vehicle Validation, Calibration, Manufacturing, and Design teams. Your work will directly impact vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency.
What You Will Do
Lead the design and release of thermal management components including heat exchangers, cooling fans, and compressors.
Develop and execute validation plans to ensure component performance and reliability.
Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and cost-effectiveness.
Manage engineering analysis tools including CAD (UGNX preferred) and Teamcenter.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design and manufacturing processes.
Ensure compliance with GM standards and quality processes including DFSS, FMEA, and GD&T.;
Travel up to 20% and legally operate a motor vehicle as required.
What We Are Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Thermal Engineering.
Minimum 5 years of experience in component or subsystem design and release.
Strong understanding of thermal systems, HVAC, and fluid handling components.
Proficiency in CAD (UGNX preferred), Teamcenter, and engineering analysis tools.
Experience with validation planning and execution.
Strong communication and project management skills.
Ability to travel (up to 20%) and legally operate a motor vehicle.
Nice to Have
DFSS Green Belt Certification (Black Belt preferred).
GD&T; Certification (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) training.
FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) training or certification.
DRBFM (Design Review Based on Failure Mode) training.
CAD/CAE Tool Proficiency Certification (UGNX preferred).
Prior GM experience with thermal or HVAC components.
Familiarity with GM tools and processes (ECM, PRTS, ICD, ECR, SOR, TWO, GVDP, GD&T;).
Experience with Development, Validation, Warranty Analysis, DRBFM, DFMEA, PFMEA, and GM Quality Chain.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and vehicle integration.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and supplier management.
Join us to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected — for everyone, everywhere. Apply today to be part of the future of mobility.