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

Job Description

Work Modality: This position requires to work 3x times a week at office.

We are seeking a Senior Design Release Engineer – Thermal and Cabin Comfort to lead HVAC and related thermal component release. This role owns technical definition, timing, cross-functional execution, and issue resolution to deliver quality, cost, and customer comfort targets.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Key Competencies

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Product development execution

Supplier management

Root cause problem solving

Clear communication

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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 About GM

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