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Job Description
The Battery Module Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design and release of high voltage, lithium-ion battery components. They are involved with the latest battery technology 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 Battery Design Release Engineer will directly affect the quality, durability and performance of future hybrid, plugin and battery electric vehicles manufactured by GM.
Key Job Responsibilities:
* Oversee design and packaging of battery 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 manufacturing in root cause,
* 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
* Work with the Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) Lead Design Release Engineer to execute optimal RESS design
* Provide and manage component timing plan
* Execute and support Peer Reviews per program milestones
* Work with component suppliers to meet design and timing objectives
Required Skills and Experience:
* B.S. degree in Engineering
* Minimum three years' experience working with thermal components
* Proficient computer skills including analyzing data, creating presentations
* Understanding of engineering theory and principles of automotive energy storage systems
* High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
* Time management skills to meet agreed upon customer deliverables, able to manage multiple projects
* 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
* High voltage or electrified vehicle safety training and hands on work experience
* 5+ Years' experience with a major automotive OEM
* Design for Six Sigma Certification
* Experience with Unigraphics NX
* Experience in structural, thermal, electrical analysis
Key Behaviors:
* Exceptional communication and presentation skills
* Dealing with ambiguity
* Conflict management
* Prioritization and decision making skills
* Action-oriented
* Customer-focused
* Integrity and Trust
* Problem Solving
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
* Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
* Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
* Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
* Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
* Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
* Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.