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Advanced Gas Engine Senior Project Engineer

General Motors

General Motors

Multiple locations
Posted on Oct 29, 2024

Job Description

Hybrid: This role requires the Engineer to be onsite 3x a week. Time will be spent in both Pontiac, Michigan and Warren, Michigan depending on project needs.

The Role

The Advanced Engines group is responsible for the design and development of Advanced Internal Combustion Engines and related technologies that are approximately 5-7 years away from production implementation. The focus of the group is to identify and develop innovative technologies that meet future emissions and fuel economy regulations, while exceeding customer expectations for the target market segment at a competitive cost.

The successful candidate will be responsible for specifying and balancing requirements, execution and evaluation of designs, analysis, development, testing and validation of engineering projects where a substantial amount of creativity and initiative are involved as well as a high level of independent judgment. The broad scope of responsibilities may include any engine component or system. The role may include providing technical work direction to other engineers and/or support personnel. You'll actively engage in team issue resolution and supplier leveraging and work cohesively with a group of engineers, designers, and other support personnel responsible for executing smaller portions of larger projects.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and/or support Advanced Engines technology with focus on Spark Ignition engine projects to achieve emissions compliance, efficiency improvements and performance capabilities.
  • Responsible for Advanced Technical Work with focus on reduction of emissions supporting critical engine programs.
  • Responsible for the assessment of Advanced Spark Ignition Engines technologies which may include combustion, valvetrains, fuel systems, boost systems, egr systems, aftertreatment systems, controls and algorithms, OBD assessment using analysis and experimental testing with multi-cylinder engine in testbench.
  • Responsible for proof-of-concept of technologies through analysis and experimental work with multi-cylinder spark ignition engines focused on emissions reduction and efficiency improvements. Engine development applications involve conventional and/or hybrid propulsion system architectures.
  • Provide technical guidance to analysis, design, calibrators, and controls engineers in a collaborative team environment.
  • Develop test plans for a wide range of advanced spark ignition engine technology assessments.
  • Responsible for timely procurement, build, and design verification of advanced spark ignition engine components and subsystems.
  • Interaction with suppliers and development partners to assess and develop advanced spark ignition engine technologies.
  • Analyze and communicate test results to colleagues and management.
  • Travel as required to support the business.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Demonstrated experience in the area of spark ignition engine emissions, controls and/or calibration.
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • Demonstrated 5+ years of work experience in the areas of spark ignition engine component or subsystem design, analysis, or testing and related technologies may include combustion, valvetrains, fuel systems, boost systems, egr systems, aftertreatment systems, controls, and algorithms, OBD assessment.
  • High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.
  • Solid understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of spark ignition engine mechanical and/or electrical systems.
  • Must be able to create and present information in a clear and concise manner to colleagues and management.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Master’s degree in engineering.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet budget, timing, and technical deliverables in a cross-functional team.
  • Demonstrated experience in technical guidance and effective communication with spark ignition engine design, analysis, purchasing, suppliers, build, development, and controls personnel.
  • DFSS Green Belt or higher.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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