Design Release Engineer - Engine Lubrication & Storage Systems

Job Description

Transmission & Drive Unit Ventilation Systems, including vents, fill/final drive breathers, and thermal/pressure management interfaces. CSS 50T/625T/675T Engine Ventilation, covering PCV systems, separators, tubes, valves, rocker cover interfaces, and leak‑free system integration.

• Lead end‑to‑end design release for Transmission/Drive Unit ventilation components and CSS 50T/625T/675T PCV/ventilation systems.
• Own DFMEAs, DVP&R execution, drawings, specifications, and release packages in Teamcenter.
• Develop and maintain sealed, leak‑free, serviceable ventilation systems that meet all performance, durability, and regulatory requirements.

• Drive issue resolution for all launch- and validation‑related concerns using an urgency‑biased, data‑driven approach.
• Partner with PET, SQ, Validation, Manufacturing, and CE teams to ensure timing adherence and production readiness.
• Support plant triage, breakpoints, deviation planning, and supplier containment as needed.

• Lead global suppliers through sourcing, development, PPAP, and ongoing engineering changes.
• Ensure validation completeness and technical credibility through disciplined test planning, execution, and root‑cause analysis.

• Ensure proper thermal, pressure, flow, and NVH performance of ventilation systems within the larger propulsion environment.
• Collaborate with Transmission, Drive Unit, and CSS engine teams to drive design compatibility and eliminate cross‑system failure modes.

• Identify opportunities to reduce warranty, cost, mass, and complexity without compromising system robustness.
• Elevate technical rigor and promote PMT standards, best practices, and global process adherence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience (DRE, design, calibration, RESS, VDDV, or similar).
• Proficiency in design release process, FMEAs, validation planning, and drawing/specification management.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving skills and ability to drive cross‑functional alignment.
• Excellent technical communication and urgency-oriented execution.

• Experience with PCV systems, drivetrain vents, sealed interfaces, or lubricant/thermal management components.
• Familiarity with GM release systems (Teamcenter, eTrackTool, eMerge,).
• Demonstrated performance supporting high-visibility program launches.
• Supplier management and global collaboration experience.
• Ability to translate system-level requirements into robust component engineering solutions.

• Documented ownership consistent with GM Behaviors: Own the Outcome, Lead as One Team, Move with Speed & Urgency, and Be Bold.

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