Lead Release Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. General Motors scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Description
DUTIES: Participate in the execution of structural and coolant hose components. Support all technical aspects for PMT with emphasis on component requirement development, DFMEA and CTS template development. Support the finalization of component designs for new architectures. Specify and balance requirements, definition, execution, and evaluation of designs and performance targets, analysis, development, test procedures, testing, and validation of major engineering projects. Work with Designers to ensure interface and packaging compatibility for all components within the RESS. Work with other component owners (Program Management Team, PMTs) to select appropriate designs. Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure manufacturability of all components that are part of the internal RESS thermal system. Work with service to ensure serviceability of all RESS thermal components. Support purchasing in sourcing of components. Participate and support DFMEA and Design Reviews Based on Test Results (DRBTR). Track validation status and review results. Resolve all development and validation issues. Work with the Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) Lead Design Release Engineer to execute optimal RESS design. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-Office, 2 Days Remote - Must be able to report to local office.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, or related field of study and Three (3) years of experience as a Battery Cooling Lines Design and Release Engineer, Body Structures Design and Release Engineer, Body Structures Value and Optimization Engineer, or related occupation. Three (3) years of experience in the following: Principles of design release engineering; Program execution; Design engineering theory; Technical writing and creation of written engineering evaluation reports; Reading, interpreting, and generating engineering drawings and specifications; Multi-materials applications for body structures; Conceptualizing and materializing design solutions; and CAD and CAE.
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