Senior Design Release Engineer – Thermal and Cabin Comfort - São Caetano do Sul/SP -

Job Description

• Lead release of HVAC and thermal components through the full development cycle

• Own requirements, BOM accuracy, release documentation, engineering changes, and issue tracking

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet comfort, defog/defrost, efficiency, cost, timing, quality, and service targets

• Develop specifications, drawings, validation plans, and release records

• Manage supplier execution, design reviews, manufacturability, and technical issue resolution

• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and support prototype, test, launch, and post-launch activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automotive, or related engineering field

• Experience in design release, product engineering, component development, or vehicle/system integration

• Experience leading parts or systems through design, validation, release, and launch

• Strong knowledge of drawings, GD&T, materials, manufacturing, and design-for-manufacturing

• Experience with CAD, release systems, supplier coordination, and structured problem solving

• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Active CREA

• Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field

• Experience in automotive thermal systems, HVAC, cabin comfort, or vehicle climate performance

• Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, and PPAP

• Familiarity with defog/defrost, airflow, NVH, cabin soak, pull-down, and customer comfort metrics

• Knowledge of HVAC modules, heat exchangers, ducts, blowers, refrigerant systems, sensors, and actuators

• Technical leadership

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Product development execution

• Supplier management

• Root cause problem solving

• Clear communication

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need gm immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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