Responsible for the design and development of advanced gasoline engines, overseeing requirements, designs, testing, and guiding engineering teams, with creative problem-solving.
Description
Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role
The Advanced Gas Engine Technology and Components group is responsible for the design and development of advanced gasoline engines and related technologies that are approximately 5-7 years away from production implementation. The focus of the group is to identify and develop innovative technologies that meet future fuel economy and emissions regulations while exceeding customer expectations for the target market segment at a competitive cost. You will perform engineering activities on the assessment and development of advanced Spark Ignition engine system technologies.
The successful candidate will be responsible for specifying and balancing requirements, execution and evaluation of designs, analysis, development, testing and validation of engineering projects where a substantial amount of creativity and initiative are involved as well as a high level of independent judgment. The broad scope of responsibilities may include any engine component or system. The role may include providing technical work direction to other engineers and/or support personnel. Actively engages in team issue resolution and supplier leveraging. Will work cohesively with a group of engineers, designers, and other support personnel responsible for executing smaller portions of larger projects.
What You'll Do
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits
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Why Join Us
We 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.
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All 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.
We 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.
Accommodations
General 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 [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role
The Advanced Gas Engine Technology and Components group is responsible for the design and development of advanced gasoline engines and related technologies that are approximately 5-7 years away from production implementation. The focus of the group is to identify and develop innovative technologies that meet future fuel economy and emissions regulations while exceeding customer expectations for the target market segment at a competitive cost. You will perform engineering activities on the assessment and development of advanced Spark Ignition engine system technologies.
The successful candidate will be responsible for specifying and balancing requirements, execution and evaluation of designs, analysis, development, testing and validation of engineering projects where a substantial amount of creativity and initiative are involved as well as a high level of independent judgment. The broad scope of responsibilities may include any engine component or system. The role may include providing technical work direction to other engineers and/or support personnel. Actively engages in team issue resolution and supplier leveraging. Will work cohesively with a group of engineers, designers, and other support personnel responsible for executing smaller portions of larger projects.
What You'll Do
- Initiate and / or support the development of advanced technology solutions aligned with business unit strategic intent.
- Engage with suppliers and development partners to assess and develop advanced engine technologies.
- Design, release, procure, build, and evaluate advanced gas engine components and subsystems that meet program performance and timing requirements.
- Ensure designs are compliant with existing Bill-of-Design, Bill-of-Material and Bill-of-Process (BOD/BOM/BOP), as applicable.
- Develop Statement of Requirements (SOR) documents in support of new BOD/BOM/BOP for technologies not comprehended in current BOD/BOM/BOP.
- Lead, document, and communicate problem resolution and corrective actions,
- Lead overall communication, coordination, and consultation with purchasing, engineering departments, suppliers, development partners and other key stakeholders.
- Balance requirements across systems.
- Provide technical guidance to analysis, design, engine development, and engine controls engineers in a collaborative team environment.
- Plan and execute complex test plans designed to assess technologies against requirements and project deliverables.
- Analyze and communicate test results to colleagues and management
- Travel as required to support the business
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical with automotive focus preferred)
- Demonstrated 5+ years of work experience in the area of internal combustion engine development including component or subsystem design and/or analysis.
- Solid understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of engine mechanical and/or electrical systems.
- Energetic and Innovative
- High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
- Proficiency in core MS Office software applications (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word,)
- Must be able to create and present information to colleagues, leadership, and suppliers in a clear and concise manner.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Fundamental understanding of Spark Ignited engine combustion and controls and their key influences on emissions, efficiency, performance, and drive quality.
- Demonstrated experience in the design and development of advanced gasoline engines and related technologies including valvetrains, fuel systems, boost systems, cylinder heads, blocks, rotating and reciprocating components, and thermal management.
- Demonstrated experience in engine test data analysis.
- Demonstrated experience providing technical guidance to a cross-functional team including engine design and development, analysis, purchasing, suppliers, and engine controls.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet budget, timing, and technical deliverables.
- Demonstrated experience with CAD/CAE tools.
- DFSS Black Belt
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits
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About GM
Our 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.
Why Join Us
We 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.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From 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.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General 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.
All 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.
We 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.
Accommodations
General 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 [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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