Design Release Engineer – Torque Converters and Clutches

General Motors

. Develop new products for automatic transmissions, focusing on clutches and torque converters .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing automatic transmission products, specifically focusing on clutches and torque converters, while effectively managing program milestones and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely deliverables.

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Automatic Transmission DevelopmentDFMEA and DRBFM ReviewDesign Integration CoordinationMechanical and Electrical AnalysisProgram Management

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Hard Skills

Product DevelopmentTechnical Design ReviewEngineering Tools UtilizationComponent DevelopmentValidation Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipCommunication

Industry Keywords

ClutchesTorque ConvertersQuality RequirementsBuildabilityThermal AnalysisStructural Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop new products for automatic transmissions, focusing on clutches and torque converters
Coordinate design and integration of automatic transmission components
Use engineering tools and processes to develop components and systems
Manage program milestones and deliverables
Lead engineering changes by implementing functional strategy and advising management
Conduct technical design reviews and initiate drawing reviews
Complete and review DFMEAs and DRBFMs for parts and design changes
Demonstrate designs meet requirements through analysis, development, and validation
Execute and support peer reviews according to program milestones
Collaborate with component suppliers to meet quality, cost, and timing goals
Support component development across mechanical design, thermal/structural analysis, and electrical analysis
Work with manufacturing to ensure buildability and resolve quality requirements
Participate in program team meetings and manage execution of deliverables
Collaborate with calibration, engines, validation, purchasing, and program teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must report to Warren at least three times per week
Experience or knowledge relevant to product development, automatic transmissions, clutches, and torque converters
Ability to coordinate design and integration of automatic transmission components
Ability to utilize engineering tools and processes to develop components and systems
Ability to manage program milestones and deliverables
Ability to lead engineering changes and advise management
Ability to conduct technical design reviews and drawing reviews
Experience completing and reviewing DFMEAs and DRBFMs
Ability to demonstrate designs meet requirements through analysis, development, and validation
Ability to execute and support peer reviews
Ability to work with component suppliers on quality, cost, and timing
Ability to support mechanical design, thermal/structural, and electrical analysis
Ability to work with manufacturing on buildability and quality requirements
Willingness and ability to travel less than 25%
Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, or J-1 support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy
General Motors benefits and Total Rewards resources
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities