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# Design Release Engineer - Transmission and Drive Unit Ventilation Systems

- **Company:** General Motors
- **Location:** Warren, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, Component-Based Software Engineering, Software Tools, Software Technical Review, Siemens NX
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://generalmotors.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers_GM/job/Warren-Michigan-United-States-of-America/Design-Release-Engineer---Transmission-and-Drive-Unit--Ventilation-Systems_JR-202621493

## About the Role

* 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, * 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, * Master's degree in Engineering
 * 7+ years' experience with a major automotive OEM
 * Understanding of energy storage systems principles
 * 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 NVH analysis tools
 * Experience managing suppliers on critical timelines
 * Design for Six Sigma Certification
 * Experience with Unigraphics NX

## Description

* Coordinate design and integration of Fluid Storage and Ventilation components
 * Utilize Engineering tools and processes to successfully develop components and systems
 * Effective achieve program milestones by thorough and rigorous program management
 * Operate with a high level of independent judgement
 * Responsible for implementing functional strategy, administering, and coordinating programs, counseling and advising management
 * Mentor / Coach team members
 * Conduct technical design reviews and initiate applicable drawing reviews
 * Complete and review DFMEAs and DRBFMs for all parts / design changes
 * Demonstrate designs meet requirements by analysis, development, and validation
 * Execute and support Peer Reviews per program milestones
 * Work with component suppliers to meet program imperatives (Quality, Cost and Timing)
 * Work as part of a diverse team supporting component development including mechanical design, thermal/structural/ and electrical analysis
 * Work with manufacturing to ensure build ability and to resolve quality requirements
 * Provide Program Management and execution of deliverables and program team meetings
 * Work with component suppliers to meet design and timing objectives, This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.