New Products Architect – Drive Units and Transmissions

General Motors

New Products Architect at General Motors focusing on drive unit and transmission architectures. Engaging in cross-functional collaboration and technical leadership for new product development.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drive unit and transmission architecture, with a strong focus on system integration, performance optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor engineers while ensuring successful product transitions into production.

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Drive Unit EngineeringTransmission ArchitectureSystem IntegrationTechnical LeadershipHybrid Propulsion Systems

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSystem ArchitectureGearing SystemsAnalytical Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

CommunicationInfluencing DirectionMentoringCross-Functional Alignment

Industry Keywords

Powertrain HardwareElectric Propulsion SystemsManufacturabilityQuality AssurancePerformance Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and engineer drive unit and transmission architectures that meet vehicle-level functional, performance, efficiency, durability, cost, timing, packaging, manufacturing, and quality requirements
Lead the technical definition of new drive unit and transmission concepts during BA and early new product development phases
Own engineering and program deliverables during BA, including technical scope alignment, requirements definition, architecture tradeoffs, issue resolution, and readiness for gate reviews
Lead or provide technical leadership to a Balance Architecture core team, ensuring the standard work is executed with clarity, urgency, and strong cross-functional alignment
Translate broad program objectives into structured engineering workstreams, design paths, system requirements, and integration plans
Serve as the central technical integrator across production release, design, analysis, validation, software and controls, calibration, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and program teams
Drive system and subsystem tradeoff decisions across gears, power transfer, electric machines, lubrication, thermal management, controls, NVH, and related transmission and drive unit interfaces
Support development of future propulsion architecture strategies and transition technical work from new products into downstream execution organizations
Lead technical reviews and provide data-based recommendations in situations involving ambiguity, limited precedent, aggressive timing, or competing requirements
Work with suppliers and external engineering partners to mature concepts, assess alternatives, resolve technical gaps, and support program timing
Mentor less-experienced engineers and act as a technical resource for the broader team
Help ensure new product architectures are positioned for successful transfer into production execution with clear requirements, sound engineering rationale, and practical implementation paths

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field
Strong experience (5+ years) in drive units, transmissions, hybrid propulsion systems, electric propulsion systems, gearing systems, or closely related powertrain hardware
Demonstrated experience in system architecture, subsystem integration, or complex cross-functional technical leadership
Strong understanding of how mechanical and electromechanical systems must be balanced across performance, efficiency, cost, quality, manufacturability, and timing
Proven ability to work independently with minimal guidance on significant technical matters
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to influence direction and drive alignment across functions without direct authority
Experience leading technical work that spans multiple components, functions, or engineering disciplines

Benefits

Comp & perks

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