Design Release Engineer – Torque Converters, Clutches

General Motors

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

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing clutches and torque converters for automatic transmissions, utilizing engineering tools and processes for component design and integration. Proven ability to manage program milestones, conduct technical design reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet quality and design objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clutch DevelopmentTorque Converter DevelopmentDFMEA ReviewTechnical Design ReviewMechanical Design Support

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Hard Skills

Automatic Transmission ComponentsEngineering ToolsProgram ManagementDesign IntegrationValidation AnalysisThermal AnalysisStructural AnalysisElectrical AnalysisPeer Review ExecutionQuality Requirements Resolution

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationAdvising ManagementCommunicationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

DFMEADRBFMComponent SuppliersManufacturing BuildabilityProgram Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop 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, deliverables, and program team meetings
Lead engineering changes by implementing functional strategy and advising management
Conduct technical design reviews and initiate applicable 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 calibration, engines, validation, purchasing, and program teams
Work with component suppliers to meet quality, cost, timing, design, and program objectives
Support component development involving mechanical design, thermal/structural, and electrical analysis
Work with manufacturing to ensure buildability and resolve quality requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role; candidates must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Experience/knowledge relevant to developing clutches and torque converters for automatic transmissions
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
Ability to complete and review 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, timing, design, and timing objectives
Ability to support mechanical design, thermal/structural, and electrical analysis
Ability to work with manufacturing on buildability and quality requirements
Willingness/ability to travel less than 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy
Benefits available from day one
Total Rewards resources supporting well-being at work and at home