Descrição

Hybrid - Position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time but the [general expectation is that the employee be onsite] an average of three (3) days each week.

The Role

This position is for a Battery Cell DRE position and will work for GM’s next generation electrified vehicles. You’ll be responsible to design and release of inactive components within the battery cell. This role offers the opportunity to leverage electrochemical, mechanical, and electrical engineering combined with process development experience to evaluate manufacturing feasibility and develop/implement innovative process concepts for battery cell technologies. You'll develop, implement, and verify specifications for ensuring cell quality, equipment efficiency and minimizing scrap rate in production while working closely with all cross functional teams to troubleshoot quality issues, address gaps in cell-performance targets and implement mitigation measures. The design release engineer will directly affect the quality, durability and performance of future battery electric vehicles manufactured by GM.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Work with cell engineering and manufacturing teams to build component level specifications for inactive components within the cell.
Own and drive the component design and its integration to meet overall performance of the battery cell
Work with cross functional engineers and teams to select appropriate designs. Reuse parts where appropriate
Work with Designers to ensure interface and packaging compatibility both internally and externally
Support purchasing in sourcing of components
Oversee and support DFMEA and Design Reviews Based on Test Results (DRBTR)
Work with manufacturing to ensure build ability and to determine quality requirements
Work to support manufacturing in root cause.
Track validation status and review results
Resolve all development and validation issues
Manage change control for the commodity
Provide and manage component timing plan
Execute and support Peer Reviews per program milestones
Work with component suppliers to meet design and timing objectives

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

3+ years of hands-on experience in Li-ion cell design and manufacturing
2+ years of experience in Design and Release of components
Demonstrate excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple and complex projects and assignments with autonomy and accountability for results
Good understanding of major automotive subsystems and cell- and battery-architectures
Proven ability in project management skills and ability to teach others
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent
Technical writing ability to create written engineering evaluation reports
Ability to read, interpret and generate engineering drawings and specifications
Familiarity with CAD and CAE

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Master’s degree in engineering, chemistry, material science, or a related field. Minimum 7 years of industry experience working on battery cells
Production execution experience working on cell design and manufacturing.
Understanding of GD&T principles
2+ years of experience in Design and Release of components
Experience with ‘build to print’ parts – or – experience writing specifications and managing suppliers with ‘build to spec’ parts
Experience with electrochemical, structural and thermal analysis tools
Experience managing OEMs or suppliers on critical timelines
Experience with and/or knowledge of relevant battery control and safety technologies (e.g., Vehicle battery systems, high voltage hardware) and standards
Design for Six Sigma Certification
5+ Years’ experience with a major automotive OEM is a plus