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General Motors

Design Release Engineer – Cooling Pump System, Hardware

General Motors

. Lead design, VDDV analysis, development, validation and production implementation of cooling components for GM propulsion products .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the design, development, and validation of cooling components for propulsion systems, with a strong focus on compliance, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in utilizing engineering tools and methodologies such as DFMEA and GPDP to ensure product performance and quality.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringDFMEA AnalysisDesign Release ExperiencePropulsion Systems KnowledgeCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills
Cooling Component DesignThermal Component DevelopmentValidation TestingIncident AnalysisRequirements Specification
Soft Skills
Effective CollaborationProject ManagementProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
VDDVPRTS+GPDPECMDFSS
Certifications & Qualifications
DFSS Black Belt Certification
Industry Keywords
Drive UnitsInternal Combustion EnginesThermal ComponentsBOMBOP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead design, VDDV analysis, development, validation and production implementation of cooling components for GM propulsion products
  • Act as the technical and project-management owner for assigned parts and systems
  • Specify and balance requirements and evaluate designs, analyses, development, testing and validation for major engineering projects
  • Lead work on coolant pumps, coolant control valves, thermostats and other thermal components for Drive Units and Internal Combustion Engines
  • Coordinate with engineering departments, customers, suppliers and internal teams
  • Establish designs meeting program performance, timing, BOM/BOP/BOD and serviceability requirements
  • Analyze designs through DFMEA
  • Plan and implement complex testing and development programs
  • Demonstrate requirements compliance through VDDV, development and validation
  • Release final designs for manufacturing or purchase
  • Conduct incident analysis and resolve problems through PRTS+
  • Implement engineering changes and participate in cost studies, product suggestions and value analysis
  • Define hardware and budget requirements for experimental build programs
  • Lead product development teams and participate in the product management team
  • Support supplier quality assurance and lead warranty issue resolution
  • Collaborate with hardware/software teams and peer engineers
  • Lead execution of RESS, Drive Unit and Internal Combustion Engine thermal and cooling components through GPDP
  • Travel domestically and internationally as required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
  • Minimum 4 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
  • 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
  • Must be able to report to the specified location at least 3 times a week, or at another frequency dictated by the manager
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree 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 and VDDV
  • Preferred: Experience with thermal components used in Drive Units, Batteries and Internal Combustion Engines

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible collaboration and virtual connection platforms
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Employee volunteer and community engagement support
  • Benefits supporting well-being at work and home
  • Relocation costs are not covered; selected candidate is responsible for relocation expenses