General Motors

Engineering Designer - Side Closures

General Motors • $80K — $95K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of CAD/engineering design experience in automotive or mechanical systems
  • Proficient in Siemens NX and parametric modeling
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, manufacturability, and subsystem integration
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar field
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
  • Familiarity with structural or closures sheet-metal components and/or casting processes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop virtual vehicle integration solutions aligned with program requirements.
  • Create and refine NX math models and ensure compliance with standard modeling methods.
  • Support the Global Vehicle Development Process including design reviews and release timing requirements.
  • Apply fundamental virtual vehicle integration principles to complex assignments.
  • Document and maintain material specifications and mass data in math files.
  • Conduct integration and clearance studies at the component and vehicle level.
  • Proactively communicate project updates, risks, and technical issues to the project team.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model, requiring 3 days onsite at Warren Tech Center per week.
  • Ongoing training and skill-building opportunities.
  • Exposure to innovative automotive solutions and emerging technologies.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance problem-solving skills.
Full Job Description

Job Description

This role is categorized as hybrid, meaning the selected candidate will be expected to work onsite at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week (or other frequency determined by their manager).  

  • This role is not eligible for relocation benefits

Role Summary:

This is an Engineering Designer- Side Closures position, where you will play a key role in developing innovative automotive solutions. In this position, you will leverage advanced NX modeling tools, virtual integration methods, and data management systems to create high‑quality, manufacturable designs that support GM’s Global Vehicle Development Process.


Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop virtual vehicle integration solutions aligned with program requirements and core design principles.
  • Create and refine NX math models, criteria, and typical sections while ensuring compliance with standard modeling methods.
  • Support the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP), including all design reviews, sync points, and release timing requirements.
  • Apply fundamental virtual vehicle integration principles and take on increasingly complex assignments as capability grows.
  • Actively participate in and, when appropriate, lead design and virtual reviews.
  • Document and maintain material specifications, mass data, and other required attributes within math files.
  • Conduct virtual integration and clearance studies from component level to full vehicle, including usage and configuration validation.
  • Apply manufacturability, Design for Assembly (DFM/DFA), and integration principles to component and subsystem designs.
  • Create math models and virtual layouts for complex components and subsystems.
  • Integrate component and subsystem designs into the overall vehicle architecture.
  • Ensure compliance with design standards, best practices, and Global infoBOOK requirements.
  • Proactively communicate project status, timing, risks, and technical issues to the DGM, DLT, and DRE.
  • Identify development needs and participate in ongoing training and skill-building opportunities.
  • Share lessons learned with the broader design community and recommend improvements to design standards and processes.
  • Stay current with product developments, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
  • Perform NX analysis with guidance from the DLT or Senior Designer and apply findings to subsystem designs.
  • Deliver high-quality, on-time math releases for assigned components and subsystems.
  • Develop solutions for non-routine, moderately complex virtual integration challenges.
  • Collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, and cross-functional teams to meet program requirements and timing commitments.

Required Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of experience in CAD / engineering design (automotive or mechanical systems)
  • Proficiency in Siemens NX and parametric modeling
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, manufacturability, and subsystem integration
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
  • Knowledge of structural or closures sheet‑metal components and/or casting processes.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of structural sheet‑metal components and/or casting processes.
  • Experience supporting CAE / analysis workflows
  • Prior exposure to virtual integration or multi-disciplinary design reviews

Sponsorship:

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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