General Motors

Lead/Studio Design Engineer

General Motors • $90K — $130K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or relevant degree
  • 5+ years experience for Lead Engineer; 2+ years for Studio Engineer
  • Strong understanding of engineering theory and automotive design principles
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to integrate complex systems with a design passion
  • Advanced analytical skills for problem-solving
  • Effective interpersonal skills for cross-functional teamwork
  • Familiarity with automotive manufacturing processes
  • Proficiency in CAD (Unigraphics)

Responsibilities

  • Create and refine engineering criteria in collaboration with design
  • Lead development of unique engineering solutions for packaging issues
  • Utilize DFSS methodologies for design development trade-offs
  • Integrate regional/global requirements for brand satisfaction
  • Communicate actively with team to resolve complex challenges
  • Ensure packaging balances customer-facing targets and specifications
  • Lead cross-functional integration meetings and issue resolution
  • Support technical development with both digital and physical models
  • Benchmark competition and ensure package competitiveness
  • Develop and maintain NX modeling skills to guide surface design

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with on-site reporting required
  • Potential eligibility for relocation benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role
Do you enjoy creating unique and highly technical engineering solutions to address unusual challenges? Are you curious about how a vehicle design develops into reality, where it all begins? The Lead/Studio Design Engineer is responsible for integrating and balancing vehicle models with Design in partnership with Architecture, SMT, Performance, Human Factors and Manufacturing. We are at the very early stages of the vehicle development process working at a systems level to integrate innovative technology and cutting-edge design. The optimal candidate has a passion for the automotive industry and can work objectively to balance the vehicle for the customer while working hard to enable design. A considerable amount of creativity and initiative are involved as well as a high level of independent judgment.

This position may be filled with a Lead Studio Design Engineer or Studio Design Engineer. The level for this role will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
  • Create, refine and finalize engineering criteria and work collaboratively with creative design
  • Lead the creation of unique and highly-integrated technical engineering solutions to resolve packaging issues while protecting the design aesthetic utilizing physical and math models.
  • Utilize DFSS methodologies to ensure robust design development trade off management to study alternatives while considering impacts such as cost, mass, timing, design for assembly, dimensional variation and other program imperatives
  • Integrate regional/global requirements and develop alternatives to satisfy regional/brand needs
  • Actively communicate with team members to understand and resolve challenges and complexities within the Expert Team meeting for your area of responsibility
  • Ensure that packaging and Studio model are balanced with customer facing targets (Spaciousness, Visibility, Occupant accommodation, Storage/SALT, Cargo, Access)
  • Lead cross-functional surface & integration meetings including CITs and Surface Workgroups
  • Lead issue resolution and escalation for your area of responsibility - drive prompt resolution
  • Support technical development of design surface in both digital and full size/scale clay models as well as clinic properties and VR/MR mockups
  • Benchmark the competition and ensure that the integrated package is competitive (section size, clearances, component locations, component size, functional performance, etc.)
  • Develop meeting agendas and publish minutes
  • Create NX models for surface guidance
  • Develop and maintain NX skills
  • Incorporate the Voice of the Customer in package design
  • Develop space claims and package solutions to meet customer needs while maximizing the utilization of space
  • Support Math Virtual Assessments & Synch Point reviews


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): Lead Studio Design Engineer
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other relevant degree
  • 5+ years' experience in a related area
  • Strong understanding of engineering theory and automotive design principles
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to integrate complex systems with a strong passion for design
  • Advanced analytical skills for solving unusual or difficult problems
  • Effective interpersonal skills for cross-functional teamwork
  • Familiarity with automotive manufacturing processes
  • Proficiency in CAD, specifically Unigraphics
  • Working knowledge of engineering specifications


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): Studio Design Engineer
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other relevant degree
  • 2+ years' experience in a related area
  • Strong understanding of engineering theory and automotive design principles
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to integrate complex systems with a strong passion for design
  • Advanced analytical skills for solving unusual or difficult problems
  • Effective interpersonal skills for cross-functional teamwork
  • Familiarity with automotive manufacturing processes
  • Proficiency in CAD, specifically Unigraphics
  • Working knowledge of engineering specifications


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Coursework or experience in statistics, mechanics of materials, vehicle and occupant packaging, or integrated design.
  • DFSS Certification - Black Belt


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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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About General Motors

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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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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