Technical Specialist - Advanced Engineering Transmission & Drive Unit Architecture

General Motors

3.5

(61)

Warren, MI

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    Position summary

    ng architecture strategies with business objectives, timelines, and global requirements. Join a team where your technical expertise and leadership will directly shape the vehicles of tomorrow. This is more than a job-it's a chance to leave your mark on the mobility revolution.

    What You'll Do

    • Define the best common architectures for transmissions and electric drive units on a global basis

    • Continuously improve the architectures to meet changing requirements (e.g. packaging, NVH, efficiency and fuel economy) and improve cost and quality

    • Apply best common trans and drive unit architecture to global GPDP New and Major programs during Balance Architecture

    • Assist DSEs in the application of best common architecture to GPDP Minor and Continuous Improvement programs.

    • Identify and facilitate resolution of BOM/BOD congruency issues between PMTs

    • Support the BOM/BOD definition of new hardware components

    • Participate in technical deep dives and Gate Reviews for Advanced Engineering projects; provide requirements and feedback

    • Support Advanced Engineering project leaders in determining Product Engineering participations in reviews

    • Support or lead special projects related to transmissions and drive units

    Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

    • Bachelor of Engineering

    • 8+ years of experience with multiple transmission and electric drive unit hardware production subsystems and components (e.g. structures, gear systems, cooling, lubrication, sealing and fastening, etc.).

    • High level of oral and written communication skills

    • Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of transmission and hybrid mechanical/electrical and control systems.

    • High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult

    • High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others

    • Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with global business partners to meet mutual goals

    What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

    • Experience with BEV, ICE, & Hybrid Vehicles

    • Masters in Engineering

    This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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    Why you should apply for a job to General Motors:

  • 52% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Work Appropriately philosophy gives employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact to achieve their goals.
  • Our future is all electric and we aspire to zero tailpipe emissions by 2035.
  • Paid Family Leave provides employees up to 12 weeks of paid time off to support a new child or care for relatives with a health condition.