Occupant Thermal Comfort Feature Owner

General Motors

Milford, MI, USA
Hybrid (expected to report to milford, mi, three times per week)
7+ years thermal systems engineering experience
Dfss black belt certification required
Fmea methodology and cfd analysis knowledge
General Motors is seeking an Occupant Thermal Comfort Feature Owner to lead the strategy, development, and validation of thermal comfort features in vehicles. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in thermal and systems engineering, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences through innovative design and collaboration

Job Summary

  • The role serves as the corporate subject matter expert responsible for defining the strategy and end-to-end requirements for the Occupant Thermal Comfort feature.
  • Candidates must possess a DFSS Black Belt certification and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities to influence teams across engineering and functional domains.
  • This hybrid position requires reporting to Milford, MI at least three times per week and includes the responsibility of operating test vehicles.

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General Motors is seeking an Occupant Thermal Comfort Feature Owner to lead the strategy, development, and validation of thermal comfort features in vehicles. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in thermal and systems engineering, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences through innovative design and collaboration.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years thermal systems engineering experience
  • DFSS Black Belt certification required
  • FMEA methodology and CFD analysis knowledge
  • Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP) expertise
  • Feature Technical Specifications development

Nice-to-have

  • Master of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • HVAC performance and comfort calibration experience
  • Ability to challenge historical methods and technologies
  • Strong mentorship and cross-team collaboration skills
  • Competitive benchmarking and emerging tech awareness

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field
  • Valid driver's license with ability to operate test vehicles
  • DFSS Black Belt certification
  • 7+ years experience in thermal, systems, or energy engineering

Work Rights

Must have US work authorization without sponsorship

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