Hybrid - Position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time but the general expectation is that the employee be onsite an average of three (3) days each week.
The Base Engine Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design and release of high voltage, lithium-ion battery components. They are involved with the latest internal combustion engine base engine components and/or transmission or EV components in General Motors electrified vehicles portfolio for both current and future vehicles. They will work with a high-performance team and will be responsible for the design and packaging of battery components. The Base Engine Design Release Engineer will directly affect the quality, durability and performance of all GM vehicle propulsion systems manufactured by GM.
The selected candidate will be invited to join the Cranktrain and shafts w/gears team. (Responsible for design, release, and execution base engine and transmission hardware).
Key Job Responsibilities:
Oversee design and packaging of base engine and/or transmission components
Work with Designers to ensure interface and packaging compatibility both internally and externally
Work with other component owners to select appropriate designs. Reuse parts where appropriate
Work with manufacturing to ensure build ability and to determine quality requirements
Work to support root cause analysis
Work with service to ensure serviceability
Support purchasing in sourcing of components
Oversee and support DFMEA and Design Reviews Based on Test Results (DRBTR)
Track validation status and review results
Resolve all development and validation issues
Manage change control
Provide and manage component timing plan
Execute and support Peer Reviews per program milestones
Work with component suppliers to meet design and timing objectives
Key Competencies:
Drive for results
Dealing with ambiguity
Prioritization and decision-making skills
Action-oriented
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Customer-focused
Integrity and trust
Problem solving
Conflict management
Leading with influence
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
5+ years' of Engineering experience
Understanding of engineering theory
High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
Time management skills to meet agreed upon customer deliverables, able to manage multiple projects
Proficient computer skills including analyzing data, creating presentations
Interpersonal styles and communication skills to work effectively with local and international team members
Technical writing ability to create written engineering evaluation reports
Ability to read, interpret and generate engineering drawings and specifications
Familiarity with CAD and CAE
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Master's degree in Engineering
7+ years' experience with a major automotive OEM
Understanding of GD&T principles
Experience with ‘build to print' parts – or – experience writing specifications and managing suppliers with ‘build to spec' parts
Experience with structural, thermal, and NVH analysis tools
Experience managing OEMs or suppliers on critical timelines
Design for Six Sigma Certification
Experience with Unigraphics NX
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