{"id":3968529,"url":"https://alion.io/job/general-motors-design-release-engineer-cooling-pump-system-hardware","title":"Design Release Engineer - Cooling Pump System & Hardware","company":{"id":1705,"name":"General Motors","domain":"gm.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/general-motors-europe","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":91,"open_postings":84,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.536,"repost_share":0.036,"time_to_fill_p50_days":15,"computed_at":"2026-11-12T10:38:37Z"}},"role":"DevOps","role_family":"DevOps","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Warren, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":4,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":true,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"FMEA","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-09T15:12:18Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-09","last_verified_at":"2026-11-12T05:41:52Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Job Description\nAbout GM\nWe’re dedicated to achieving our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for people who are passionate about helping us create safer, better and more sustainable solutions for personal mobility. Our bold vision won’t happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.\nWhy Work for Us\nOur culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests, and make it a priority to join efforts that give back to our communities\nAs we move towards GM’s vision of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion, we are looking to add creative, dynamic individuals to our ET&E (Engines, Transmissions, and Electrification) team!\nAs a Design Release Engineer in the RESS Thermal Management Product Management Team (PMT), you will head up all activities for the Design, VDDV (Analysis), Development, Validation, and production implementation of cooling components (cold plates, cooling lines (metal and plastic) for one of the GM Products related to Propulsion. This could mean working on Internal Combustion engines or Batteries and Drive Units. By acting as the “CEO” of your parts/systems, your technical and project management skills will be key to the success of our current and future propulsion programs.\nThis position does not require you to be on-site full-time to perform effectively. This role enables you to work at a GM facility and off-site on a 60/40 time split.\nJob Description\nResponsible for specifying and balancing requirements, execution and evaluation of designs, analysis, development, testing and validation of major engineering projects where creativity and initiative are involved. Position also requires the ability to work with independent judgment with minimal input from supervisor. The broad scope of responsibilities covers one or more of the following: coolant pumps, coolant control valves, thermostats, and other key thermal components for Drive Units and Internal Combustion Engines. Exercise technical direction and collaboration over other engineers or engineering support personnel to meet specific engineering objectives. Capable of managing projects with high degree of difficulty. Actively engage both internal and supplier teams in issue resolution. Work cohesively with engineering peers responsible for similar components for other applications.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead overall communication, coordination, and consultation with engineering departments and customers\nEstablish designs that meet program performance and timing requirements with compliance to BOM/BOP/BOD and serviceability requirements\nBalance requirements across systems\nAnalyze designs through design failure modes effects analysis (DFMEA)\nPlan and implement complex test and/or development programs\nDemonstrate that designs meet requirements through analysis (VDDV), development and validation processes\nRepresent business unit in vendor and/or customer contacts\nRelease final designs for manufacturing or purchase as appropriate\nConduct incident analysis and ensure problem resolution through PRTS+ system\nImplement engineering changes as required\nParticipate in cost studies, product suggestions and value analysis\nDefine hardware and budget requirements for experimental build programs\nActively participate in product management team and leads product development team(s) as appropriate\nSupport supplier quality assurance process\nLead warranty issue resolution\nParticipate in work groups with interactive/interfacing hardware/software teams as required\nLead the overall execution of new RESS, Drive Unit and Internal Combustion Engine thermal and cooling components throughout the Global Powertrain Development Process (GPDP)\nDefine hardware and budget requirements for experimental build programs\nLead warranty issue resolution and cost/quality improvements with suppliers and in-house manufacturing\nTravel as required, domestic and international\nRequired Skills and Experience\nBachelor's degree in Engineering required\nMinimum 4 years of Engineering experience\nKnowledge of propulsion systems and basic controls\nAppropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals.\nKnowledge of computer software as it pertains to engineering\nHigh level of social skills to enable effective collaboration within a team environment and with all levels of the organization, both in person and remotely.\nPreferred Skills and Experience\nBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering preferred\nMaster’s degree in Engineering is preferred\nDFSS Black Belt Certification\nDesign Release experience with Propulsion based components\n5 years of Engineering experience\nComprehensive understanding of Product Engineering Tools/ Processes (ECM, TWO, GPDP, PRTS, DFMEA/PFMEA, P-Release, etc.)\nCross-functional experience in Calibration, Manufacturing, Validation, VDDV, etc., with proven results and outstanding team-based achievements\nPrior experience in thermal components utilized in Drive Units, Batteries and Internal Combustion Engines\n\nGM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).\n\nThis 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}.\n\nThis job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.\n\nAbout GM\nOur vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.\nWhy Join Us\nWe believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.\nBenefits Overview\nFrom day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.\nNon-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)\nGeneral Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.\nAll employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.\nWe encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.\nAccommodations\nGeneral Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. 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