Thermal 1D VDDV Engineer

• Lead vehicle thermal system development for GM’s future and current vehicle programs by leveraging 1D system virtual analysis toolset
• Perform thermal simulations in support of GM’s vehicle programs and provide training/mentorship to other VDDV team members
• Work with SMTs, Thermal components & sub-system suppliers, GM propulsion systems teams, Validation teams, Calibration teams and Software development teams to develop new virtual methods and virtually validate thermal performance for new and future products
• Help implement strategic technical vision for the team, supporting capability growth, facilitating new standard work development & Training
• Reimagining solutions to meet performance, Development of new methods & techniques, light weighting
• Technically demanding engineering assignments where a great deal of independent judgment, creativity and perception are required
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Grow machine learning, optimization, and modularization within the group
• Specifying and balancing requirements, execution and evaluation of designs, development, and implementation of VDDV tools and procedures that support the sizing and development of thermal systems
• Driving VDDV connection to product release and performance teams and suppliers to proactively take ownership of “leading the designs”
• Interfacing with analysis engineers, product release teams, technical specialists, and suppliers to develop optimal design solutions that meet all thermal performance requirements
• Leading modeling and analysis method capability development initiatives, with emphasis on an “all virtual” future
• Integrating new processes and methods into VDDV execution support for all GM programs
• Driving consistent application of simulation tools and methods across the entire product portfolio
• Providing training for new and existing analysis procedures
• Seeking out state of the art tools and methods, keep up with industry trends to ensure our team is winning
• Being a change agent to move left and to enable hardware reduction initiatives
• Communicating status to leadership and escalating issues/roadblocks within the organization, as necessary
• Traveling as needed

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in powertrain cooling or AC system analysis and 1D thermal system modelling
• Thorough knowledge of Thermal systems and its components, Thermal physics fundamentals, design development, performance integration and understanding of virtual model use/criteria/limitations
• DFSS blackbelt Certification
• Demonstrated system development and integration experience
• Ability to develop a strategy and its successful implementation -proven technical leadership skills
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and influence peers and leaders
• Strong application knowledge of GT-Power, MATLAB, and other system modelling tools

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits