General Motors

Engineering Designers- Lower Structures

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

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of CAD/engineering design experience in automotive or mechanical systems
  • Proficiency in Siemens NX and parametric modeling
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, manufacturability, and subsystem integration
  • Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop virtual vehicle integration solutions according to program requirements
  • Create and refine NX math models and ensure compliance with standard modeling methods
  • Support the Global Vehicle Development Process and design release timing
  • Provide solutions to complex virtual integration issues
  • Coordinate virtual and clearance studies for components and vehicles
  • Collaborate with other designers to assist with design and integration needs
  • Document and maintain material and specification data in math files

Benefits

  • Eligible for relocation benefits
  • Hybrid work schedule with onsite requirements at the Warren Tech Center
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


Role Summary
Join General Motors as an Engineering Designer- Lower Structure, where you will play a key role in developing innovative automotive solutions for our propulsion and lower-structure systems. 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 in alignment with program requirements and basic design principles.
  • Create and refine NX math models, Criteria, and Typical Sections; ensure compliance with standard modeling methods.
  • Support the Global Vehicle Development Process, including all design sync points and release timing.
  • Apply fundamental theory and principles of virtual vehicle integration; perform higher-level assignments as capability grows.
  • Provide solutions to non-routine, moderately complex virtual integration issues.
  • Coordinate virtual and clearance studies from part level to complete vehicle, including usage/configuration validation.
  • Support fellow designers with design tasks, component requirements, and virtual integration needs.
  • Apply manufacturability, DFA, and integration considerations to part and subsystem designs.
  • Participate in-and when appropriate, lead-design and virtual reviews.
  • Document and maintain material, mass, and specification data within the math file.
  • Complete NX Analysis for assigned subsystems; apply results with support from the DLT or Senior Designers.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers and designers to meet product design requirements and timing.
  • Stay current on product developments, new technologies, and emerging design practices.
  • Share lessons learned and recommend updates to best practices.
  • Create math models and virtual layouts for complex components and subsystems.
  • Communicate proactively with the Design Manager, DLT, and DRE regarding timing, status, and technical concerns.
  • Ensure high-quality, on-time math releases for assigned components and subsystems.


  • 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 structural sheet-metal components and/or casting processes.
  • 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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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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