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General Motors

Design Release Engineer – Battery Thermal

General Motors

. Specify and balance requirements for thermal cold plates, metal and plastic cooling lines, and key thermal components for Drive Units and Internal Combustion Engines .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in thermal component design and validation for Drive Units and Internal Combustion Engines, with a strong focus on project management, cross-functional collaboration, and compliance with engineering standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Thermal Component DesignDFMEA AnalysisProject ManagementEngineering CollaborationPropulsion Systems Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Engineering DesignTesting and ValidationIncident AnalysisCost AnalysisBOM/BOP/BOD RequirementsPropulsion-Based Components DesignSoftware Engineering KnowledgeExperimental Build ProgramsWarranty Issue ResolutionSupplier Quality Assurance
Soft Skills
Effective CollaborationHigh Social SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership
Tools & Technologies
PRTS+ SystemECMTWOGPDPDFSSP-Release
Certifications & Qualifications
DFSS Black Belt Certification
Industry Keywords
Drive UnitsInternal Combustion EnginesThermal ComponentsValidation ProcessesCross-Functional Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Specify and balance requirements for thermal cold plates, metal and plastic cooling lines, and key thermal components for Drive Units and Internal Combustion Engines
  • Execute and evaluate designs, analyses, development, testing, and validation of major engineering projects
  • Provide technical direction and collaborate with engineers and engineering support personnel
  • Manage complex projects with independent judgment and minimal supervisory input
  • Lead communication, coordination, and consultation with engineering departments and customers
  • Establish designs meeting performance, timing, BOM/BOP/BOD, and serviceability requirements
  • Balance requirements across systems and perform DFMEA analysis
  • Plan and implement complex test and development programs
  • Demonstrate requirements compliance through analysis, development, and validation processes
  • Represent the business unit in vendor and customer contacts
  • Release final designs for manufacturing or purchase
  • Conduct incident analysis and resolve problems through the PRTS+ system
  • Implement engineering changes
  • Participate in cost studies, product suggestions, and value analysis
  • Define hardware and budget requirements for experimental build programs
  • Participate in product management teams and lead product development teams as appropriate
  • Support supplier quality assurance processes
  • Lead warranty issue resolution and cost/quality improvements with suppliers and in-house manufacturing
  • Participate in interactive hardware/software work groups
  • Lead execution of new RESS, Drive Unit, and Internal Combustion Engine thermal and cooling components throughout GPDP
  • Travel domestically and internationally as required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
  • Minimum 2 years of Engineering experience
  • Knowledge of propulsion systems and basic controls
  • Knowledge of computer software as it pertains to engineering
  • Ability to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
  • High social skills for effective collaboration within a team environment and with all levels of the organization, both in person and remotely
  • Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, or other immigration support
  • Preferred: Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in Engineering
  • Preferred: DFSS Black Belt Certification
  • Preferred: Design Release experience with propulsion-based components
  • Preferred: 5 years of Engineering experience
  • Preferred: Comprehensive understanding of ECM, TWO, GPDP, PRTS, DFMEA/PFMEA, P-Release, and related product engineering tools/processes
  • Preferred: Cross-functional experience in Calibration, Manufacturing, Validation, VDDV, and related areas
  • Preferred: Experience with thermal components used in Drive Units, Batteries, and Internal Combustion Engines

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Benefits supporting well-being at work and at home
  • Total Rewards resources
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
  • No relocation benefits; relocation costs are the selected candidate’s responsibility