General Motors

Engineering Designers - Chassis Wiring Harness and Braking Systems

General Motors$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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

Responsibilities

  • Create intricate designs for Wheel Speed Sensor, Motor on Caliper Park Brake, and other brake components
  • Maintain a library in NX for components including hydraulic fittings and fasteners
  • Optimize Harness and Hose Designs to adhere to functional requirements
  • Conduct thorough Routing Quality Assessments and document findings
  • Support the development and integration of various brake system components
  • Participate in Design Reviews and provide feedback on designs
  • Develop detailed math models and conduct design optimization studies

Benefits

  • This role offers hybrid work flexibility, requiring at least three days on-site per week
  • Relocation benefits are available for the selected candidate
Full Job Description
Job Description

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

  • This role is eligible for relocation benefits


You will be responsible for the following tasks:

Design responsibilities:
  • Create detailed routed Wheel Speed Sensor, Motor on Caliper Park Brake and Electro-mechanical Brake Caliper Jumper Harness Designs including but not limited to: Wire, Sensors, Accelerometers, Connectors, protective sleeves, attachment clips, mounting brackets and fasteners
  • Create detailed routed Jounce Hose/Pipe assembly Designs
  • Generate dynamic Harness & Jounce Hose representations using NX/Flexpipe
  • Create and maintain a library in NX for standard hydraulic fittings, clips, fasteners, and electrical connectors
  • Complete thorough clearance analysis and optimize Harness and Hose Designs to meet all Design Best Practices, clearance and other functional requirements including GMW15105 for Hoses
  • Complete Routing Quality Assessments at key Program milestones and thoroughly document Harness Design details and clearance analysis
  • Support additional Brake System Design work: Throttle and Brake Pedal, Brake Apply (Boosters and Secondary Brake Modules), Front & Rear Brake Corners (Bearings, Rotors, Rotor Shields, Calipers, Jounce Hoses) and performance vehicle Brake Cooling components (Cooling Ducts, Deflectors, etc)
  • Develop fully parameterized Computer Aided Design math models adhering GM Computer Aided Design, data management, design best practice, Vehicle Assembly Structure, Global Data Security and Global Design infoBOOK standards
  • Apply Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly principles
  • Facilitate and participate in formal and informal Design Reviews and Virtual Reviews as required
  • Document and maintain material, mass, and other part specifications within the math data and/or drawing files
  • Support Computer Aided Engineering or Virtual Design, Development and Validation team with studies to fully optimize designs
  • Integrate components into subsystem, subsystem into system and system into vehicle
  • Create Design studies and propose alternatives. Adjust Designs to changes in program definition
  • Create math data (models) or virtual layouts of complex components and subsystems
  • Ensure high quality, on time math release of components and subsystems


Other responsibilities:
  • Support DREs in Statement of Requirement (SOR) creation by providing detailed math model, dynamic simulation, and packaging background
  • Support General Motors Car, Truck, Crossover, Performance vehicle, ICE, EV & Hybrid platforms
  • Assist in the development of system, subsystem, and component requirements
  • Understand the General Motors Vehicle Development Process, program timing, and the associated math synchronization requirements
  • Monitor and evaluate emerging industry trends, technologies, and best practices affecting assigned components or systems
  • Share lessons learned with Designer team and recommend updates to Best Practices
  • Proactively communicate with Design Manager and DLT and DRE regarding project status, timing, and technical issues
  • Actively seek opportunities for continuous learning


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


Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Wheel Speed Sensor, Motor on Caliper Park Brake and Electro-mechanical Brake Caliper Jumper Harness Designs including but not limited to: Wire, Sensors, Accelerometers, Connectors, protective sleeves, attachment clips, mounting brackets and fasteners.
  • Master's degree in Engineering.


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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