General Motors

Fabrication Engineering- Design Lead Technical

General Motors$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
  • Strong understanding of fabrication and automotive design principles
  • Advanced analytical skills for problem-solving
  • Familiarity with automotive manufacturing processes
  • Effective interpersonal skills for cross-functional teamwork
  • Working knowledge of engineering specifications

Responsibilities

  • Lead and provide technical guidance to team members
  • Train team members to enhance group skills
  • Create and maintain assemblies for large projects
  • Collaborate with Project Lead to understand requirements
  • Participate in Build Meetings to ensure project alignment
  • Communicate quality goals and tackle associated problems
  • Drive first-time quality in model design

Benefits

  • Onsite work environment
  • Participation in a union-represented position
  • Collaboration with a dedicated and talented engineering team
  • Opportunities for skill development through training
  • Involvement in high-impact automotive design projects
  • Exposure to advanced CAD tools and fabrication processes
Full Job Description
Job Description

GM Design is looking for a Design Lead to join the talented and dedicated individuals of the Fabrication Engineering Team. This team uses surface data crafted by the Design Studios and develops 3D parts that can be fabricated and assembled by the Design Fabrication Shops. The Design Center Fabrication Engineering team uses Siemens NX along with other CAD tools to aid in the Design process by engineering the studio's conceptual designs into three-dimensional life-like models.

We are looking for a motivated NX Design Lead with knowledge of fabrication processes and materials to help direct a team of designers that converts early Studio A surface into three dimensional models for the fabrication of Design properties and show vehicles. We need a teammate dedicated to a philosophy of designing to simplify assembly and to reduce material costs while leading others to do the same. The work is of a technical nature requiring the use of independent judgment within the limits of general practices and standards. Creative initiative is also required.

This role is an onsite position.

This is a union-represented, salaried position covered under the applicable GM-UAW agreement

Responsibilities:
  • Lead others and provide technical guidance as needed
  • Train team members to improve skills of the group
  • Create and maintain assemblies for large projects
  • Work directly with Project Lead to understand project requirements
  • Attend and participate in Build Meetings
  • Maintain awareness of quality standards, communicate department quality goals and use resources to tackle quality problems
  • Drive first time quality in the design of models
  • Build and maintain good working relationships with Shop, Project Management, and Studio Personnel
  • Communicate between shifts, and other departments to implement standard methodologies, resolve problems and sustain consistent performance to objectives
  • Create designs that control costs and achieve productivity improvements
  • Knowledge of specialty/concept vehicle build and fabrication practices
  • Solve difficult design problems
  • Willingness to innovate and take measured risks
  • Interpret and analyze work orders, drawings, and parts list
  • Generate and maintain Bill of Materials
  • Supervise quality control and build schedule
  • Basic understanding of GMS System
  • Meet all timing, quality and cost requirements


Required Qualifications:
  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong understanding of fabrication and automotive design principles
  • Advanced analytical skills for solving unusual or difficult problems
  • Familiarity with automotive manufacturing processes
  • Effective interpersonal skills for cross-functional teamwork
  • Working knowledge of engineering specifications

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