General Motors

Noise and Vibration Performance Engineer

General Motors • $80K — $110K *
Milford, MI 48381Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 4+ years of professional engineering experience
  • Valid driver’s license for operating test vehicles
  • Proficiency with N&V data acquisition systems and test equipment
  • Prior knowledge of noise and vibration principles and structural integration fundamentals

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary N&V Center Performance Integration Engineer for assigned components and subsystems
  • Provide direct support to N&V Architecture Lead Engineers, identifying risks and proposing solutions
  • Create and manage project plans for testing to establish N&V requirements for vehicle components
  • Own the creation and documentation of N&V component and subsystem requirements
  • Communicate results and trade-offs to stakeholders across multiple organizations
  • Support and lead product design development and validation for N&V functions
  • Drive continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and leading peer review meetings
  • Provide advanced technical support to various teams, acting as a resource for complex N&V questions

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with at least three days on-site
  • Potential eligibility for relocation benefits
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and mentorship
  • Access to a supportive and collaborative engineering team
  • Involvement in transformational projects related to vehicle performance integration
Full Job Description

The Role

Atthe General Motors N&V Center, weare responsible forintegrating vehicle-level performance to meet customer expectations for Noise & Vibration (N&V) performance. This includes the up-front development of vehicle-level and subsystem requirements for components used in both internal combustion engine and battery electric vehicle applications. Developing these requirements is critical to how our customers perceive our vehicles from both a quality and overall performance perspective.

The ideal N&V Center Performance Integration Engineer is a fully qualified, experienced professional who is comfortable owning complex, cross-functional N&V integration challenges across multiple programs. This person will bring deepexpertisein their area, broad understanding of adjacent domains, and exercise independent judgment on significant technical and product program matters. They will have an interest in a wide variety of work content, and in leading cross-functional collaboration with multiple componentowners and the broader performance integration team.

This role provides a mix of lab development work, supplier and release support, validation support, and interactions with quality and manufacturing organizations. The candidate is expected to shape solutions, influence decisions beyond their immediate team, and drive continuous improvement in N&V methods and requirements.

N&V Center Performance Integration Engineers are a key part of theteamtransforming how GM handles N&V.  Theywill learnour current vehicle integration processes and play a leading role in modernizing our development techniques and tools into the future.  This engineer will need tooperateas an  experiencedprofessional with expertisein N&V and broad understanding of related areas as well asbe willing and able to take on broad challenges and decompose them into initiatives capable of implementation.

What You'll Do

  • Serve as the primary N&V Center Performance Integration Engineer for assigned components, subsystems, or attributes, exercising independent judgment on complex N&V trade-offs across vehicle applications. 

  • Provide direct support to the N&V Architecture Lead Engineers for future vehicle programs, proactively identifying risks and opportunities and proposing data-driven solutions and use advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques to resolve a wide range of non-standard problems with minimal guidance 

  • Independently create and manage project plans for testing and execution to establish N&V requirements for any component on the vehicle (electrical modules, HVAC, interior components, etc.), covering structural noise and vibration, airborne noise, squeak & rattle, and regulatory items. 

  • Own the creation, documentation, and cascading of N&V component and subsystem requirements that support vehicle-level targets. 

  • Communicate results, recommendations, and trade-offs to key stakeholders across multiple organizations and levels of the company. 

  • Support and, where appropriate, lead product design, development, and validation for N&V functions through the development and application of math-based tools and models. 

  • Use all N&V data acquisition tools (e.g., LMS and HEAD systems) to independently plan and conduct complex testing, interpret results, and recommend countermeasures. 

  • Drive continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned, leading or actively contributing to peer review and program review meetings, and championing best practices across programs. 

  • Partner with other development engineers on lab testing and analysis to efficiently root cause vehicle-level issues and translate findings into robust design or process changes. 

  • Provide advanced technical support to vehicle program teams, release engineering organizations, validation, quality, and manufacturing, often acting as the go-to resource for complex N&V questions. 

  • Participate in and sometimes lead design/peer reviews, ensuring N&V requirements and learnings are fully considered. 

  • Share lessons learned broadly with peers and leaders, and recommend changes to standards, methods, or architectures based on completed work.

  • Develop into and serve as a mentor and resource for less experienced engineers, providing coaching and guidance on difficult issues and helping build the team’s overall capability.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related Engineering degree.

  • 4+ years of professional engineering experience.

  • Mustpossessa valid driver’s license and the ability to operatetest vehicles.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • 5+ years of N&V experience.

  • 3+ years of Design Release Engineering experience.

  • Experience using Teamcenter, NX, Vis Mockup, and CAE tools.

  • High levelof interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others, and ability to establishstrong peer relationships across functions.

  • Ability to prioritize work and resources and work independently with minimal direction while managing multiple complex assignments.

  • Proficiencywith N&V data acquisition systems and test equipment (e.g., LMS and HEAD Acoustics).

  • Prior knowledge of noise and vibration principles and structural integration fundamentals.

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. This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

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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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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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