Design Engineer
General Motors
- Location
- Toluca, Mexico, Mexico
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- H-1B history
- 267 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026
About this role
Job Description
Responsible for: Designing, developing, validating, and integrating components within the Thermal Coolant Management subsystem for automotive propulsion systems. The Design Engineer will ensure robust, cost-effective, manufacturable, and serviceable solutions through the application of advanced engineering methodologies, virtual validation tools, and design best practices while delivering high-quality mathematical releases on time.
Main Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of components within the Thermal Coolant Management subsystem. Execute, maintain, and continuously improve design standards, engineering best practices, and global design processes. Design automotive components using DFMEA methodologies. Develop engineering solutions following Design to Cost principles while maintaining performance and quality standards. Apply Design for Manufacturability criteria to ensure efficient and scalable production processes. Perform full NX design analysis for assigned subsystems and implement findings with support from senior designers or Design Lead Teams (DLTs). Create, update, and maintain mathematical data (3D models), including material specifications, mass properties, and component attributes. Develop mathematical models and virtual designs for complex automotive components and subsystems. Integrate component designs into complete thermal management systems. Collaborate closely with Design Release Engineers (DREs), manufacturing Engineers, Integration Engineers, and Performance Engineers to support design activities, component requirements, and virtual integration efforts. Ensure timely and high-quality mathematical releases for components and subsystems. Proactively communicate project status, timing concerns, risks, and technical challenges to the Design Manager, DLTs, and DREs. Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and product developments related to thermal management systems. Share lessons learned and recommend updates to engineering standards and design best practices. Actively pursue professional development opportunities and expand technical expertise.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Automotive Design Engineering, or any related field. Minimum of 1 year of experience in automotive or mechanical component design. Experience using: NX, Teamcenter, SimSolid Experience with 3D CAD modeling and product mathematical data management. Understanding of DFMEA methodologies. Advanced English proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with automotive thermal management or propulsion cooling systems. Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis Experience with: Ansys Fluent, SolidWorks, CAD design packages Familiarity with subsystem integration and vehicle development processes. NX Certification. Thermal subsystem-related certifications. Strong organizational and planning skills Ability to prepare and present technical information Cross-functional collaboration In case you need any reasonable adjustment to continue with your process, let your recruiter know. Remember to attach your CV when applying to this vacancy. General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We respect and value what each individual contribution to our team, including their origin, education, sex, race, ethnic group, sexual orientation, gender expression and / or identity, religious context, age, generation, and disability. We believe that our ability to meet the needs and expectations of an increasingly diverse and global customer base is closely linked to the diversity and inclusion that we experience within General Motors. 

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