At a glance
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- Novi · Novi, MI
- Salary
- USD 110,000-135,000 / year · Base salary
About the role
- The Thermal Systems Design Release Engineer (DRE) is responsible for the design, development, validation, and release of thermal management components and subsystems for vehicle programs. This role serves as the engineering owner for assigned thermal hardware, ensuring components meet performance, durability, cost, and quality requirements.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the engineering owner for assigned thermal hardware within an OEM vehicle platform.
- Translate program-level vehicle thermal targets into component specifications and technical requirements.
- Maintain system compatibility with vehicle-level architecture, controls, electrical interfaces, and packaging constraints.
- Create and maintain CAD models, 2D drawings, specifications, and engineering documents in the PLM system.
- Drive part number creation, BOM updates, and engineering releases through all OEM gateway milestones.
- Lead design reviews with cross-functional OEM engineering teams.
- Act as the primary technical lead for supplier interactions, communicating requirements and performance expectations.
- Develop and execute DVP&R for thermal components.
- Support prototype, mule, VFF, and production build phases at facilities.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure designs meet plant requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
- 4 years’ experience in automotive thermal systems.
- Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermal system behavior.
- Proficiency with OEM CAD and PLM systems.
- Ability to lead component design in a complex OEM environment.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with EV thermal architectures and advanced cooling systems.
- Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, and DVP&R.
- Knowledge of heat exchanger, pump, valve, and hose manufacturing processes.
- Strong supplier management and launch experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
- 20 days planned PTO
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO
- 14 company or floating holidays annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
- Annual performance bonus program
Workplace
- Based in Novi, Michigan.
- Requires 4-5 days per week in the office.
- Requires travel to participate in events on behalf of the company.
Skills
- CAD
- PLM
- Heat Transfer
- Fluid Dynamics
- APQP
- PPAP
- DFMEA
- DVP&R
