Senior Design Release Engineer – Thermal and Cabin Comfort

General Motors

Senior Design Release Engineer leading HVAC and thermal component releases at GM. Managing requirements and cross-functional teams to ensure customer comfort and product quality.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeSão Caetano do Sul • 🇧🇷 BrazilSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the development and release of HVAC and thermal components, with a strong focus on requirements management, design validation, and cross-functional team coordination. Proficient in technical documentation, supplier management, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

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HVAC Component DevelopmentDesign Release ManagementSupplier CoordinationGD&T KnowledgeCAD Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Requirements ManagementBOM AccuracyValidation PlansTechnical Issue ResolutionRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective ActionsManufacturabilityDesign-for-ManufacturingProduct EngineeringVehicle/System Integration

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

CAD SoftwareRelease Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

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Industry Keywords

HVACThermal ComponentsCross-Functional TeamsDesign ReviewsPrototype TestingLaunch Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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Benefits

Comp & perks

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits.
Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.