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Products Architect – Drive Units and Transmissions
General Motors. Define and engineer drive unit and transmission architectures meeting vehicle-level functional, performance, efficiency, durability, cost, timing, packaging, manufacturing, and quality requirements .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in drive unit and transmission architecture, with a strong focus on system integration, performance optimization, and cross-functional technical leadership. Proven ability to translate complex program objectives into actionable engineering deliverables while mentoring and guiding less-experienced engineers.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Drive Unit ArchitectureTransmission SystemsSystem IntegrationTechnical LeadershipMechanical Engineering
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Hard Skills
Drive UnitsTransmissionsHybrid Propulsion SystemsElectric Propulsion SystemsGearing SystemsSystem ArchitectureSubsystem IntegrationRequirements DefinitionVehicle IntegrationArchitecture Trade Studies
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationInfluencing SkillsMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Industry Keywords
BEVHEVPHEVGM Engineering ProcessesNew Product Development
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Define and engineer drive unit and transmission architectures meeting vehicle-level functional, performance, efficiency, durability, cost, timing, packaging, manufacturing, and quality requirements
- Lead technical definition of new drive unit and transmission concepts during Balance Architecture and early new product development phases
- Own Balance Architecture engineering and program deliverables, including scope alignment, requirements definition, architecture tradeoffs, issue resolution, and gate-review readiness
- Lead or provide technical leadership to a Balance Architecture core team
- Translate program objectives into engineering workstreams, design paths, system requirements, and integration plans
- Serve as central technical integrator across production release, design, analysis, validation, software and controls, calibration, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and program teams
- Drive system and subsystem tradeoff decisions across gears, power transfer, electric machines, lubrication, thermal management, controls, NVH, and related interfaces
- Support future propulsion architecture strategies and transition technical work into downstream execution organizations
- Lead technical reviews and provide data-based recommendations amid ambiguity, limited precedent, aggressive timing, or competing requirements
- Work with suppliers and external engineering partners to mature concepts, assess alternatives, resolve technical gaps, and support program timing
- Mentor less-experienced engineers and act as a technical resource for the broader team
- Help position new product architectures for successful transfer into production execution
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field
- 5+ years of experience in drive units, transmissions, hybrid propulsion systems, electric propulsion systems, gearing systems, or closely related powertrain hardware
- Experience in system architecture, subsystem integration, or complex cross-functional technical leadership
- Strong understanding of balancing mechanical and electromechanical systems across performance, efficiency, cost, quality, manufacturability, and timing
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance on significant technical matters
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills
- Ability to influence direction and drive alignment across functions without direct authority
- Experience leading technical work spanning multiple components, functions, or engineering disciplines
- Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
- Experience with drive unit and transmission architecture in BEV, HEV, PHEV, or other propulsion applications (preferred)
- Experience with BA, gate review processes, requirements definition, and early program development work (preferred)
- Experience with vehicle integration, subsystem interfaces, and architecture trade studies (preferred)
- Experience with supplier engagement and technical leadership in externally supported development work (preferred)
- Experience transitioning architecture and concept work into product execution teams (preferred)
- Working knowledge of GM engineering processes, standards, and new product development expectations (preferred)
- Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future
- Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle regularly
- Successful Motor Vehicle Report review for provision of a company vehicle
- Ability to travel less than 25%
- Position is subject to export control restrictions
Benefits
Comp & perks- Benefits supporting well-being at work and at home
- Total Rewards resources
- Equal employment opportunity and inclusive workplace
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
- Company vehicle may be provided after passing the Motor Vehicle Report review