General Motors

Tooling & Layout Design Engineer - Electrical Manufacturing (SDV)

General Motors • $85K — $110K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Proven background in tooling and layout design for manufacturing environments
  • Strong understanding of GM manufacturing processes and electrical integration
  • Proficiency in CAD software (NX, TeamCenter, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
  • Familiarity with GM Global Common Tooling & Controls Standards (GCCB, GCCS, GCCL, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges
  • Proven effectiveness in cross-functional team environments
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational efficiencies

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop tooling and layout concepts for manufacturing processes
  • Create detailed CAD models and drawings for tooling and fixtures
  • Build partnerships across manufacturing functions for alignment and execution
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure manufacturability and ergonomic efficiency
  • Support launch activities by refining layouts based on production feedback
  • Analyze workflow and material flow to optimize plant layouts
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Benefits

  • Opportunities for extensive collaboration with global teams
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Involvement in strategic relationships across various functions
  • Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Potential exposure to innovative tooling and automation technologies
Full Job Description
Job Description

WHY: Deliver production-ready tooling and plant layouts that enable consistent fit, finish, and electrical performance-ensuring every vehicle meets GM's quality standards and earns customer trust at scale.

WHAT: Design and implement tooling and manufacturing layouts that support electrical system integration-from early concept through launch-driving efficiency, repeatability, and build quality across global production environments.

HOW: Partner directly with plant teams, engineering, and suppliers to translate vehicle and electrical requirements into manufacturable solutions-using CAD, GD&T, and GM tooling standards-while continuously refining designs based on build feedback, constraints, and production realities.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
  • Design and develop tooling and overall layout concepts for new and existing manufacturing processes.
  • Create detailed CAD models and drawings for tooling, fixtures, and equipment placement - including development of Manufacturing Requirements based off GD&T best practices.
  • Build robust partnerships across Manufacturing functions - AIC, MTS, Flex Shop, GM Vehicle Systems Execution, and Commodity Management to drive alignment and execution for new electrical tooling across multiple plants.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, suppliers, and automation teams to ensure manufacturability and ergonomic efficiency.
  • Support launch activities by refining layouts and tooling based on feedback and production needs.
  • Analyze workflow, space utilization, and material flow to optimize plant layouts.
  • Ensure designs comply with safety, quality, and GM regulatory standards.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling and layout efficiency.
  • Collaborate across global teams and time zones with flexibility and strong communication.
  • Foster a forward-thinking work culture that embraces change and navigates future organizational and industry challenges.
  • Build and nurture strategic relationships across various functions including software, manufacturing, and program management to synergize efforts towards future innovations.


Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Proven background in tooling and layout design for manufacturing environments
  • Strong understanding of GM Manufacturing processes, tooling design, layout planning and electrical integration
  • Proficiency in CAD software (NX, TeamCenter, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
  • Proficiency with GM Global Common Tooling & Controls Standards (GCCB, GCCS, GCCL, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to break down complex manufacturing and tooling challenges into structured, logical approaches to problem solving
  • Proven effectiveness working across cross-functional teams while maintaining organization and focus in fast-paced, multi-priority environments
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of identifying inefficiencies and thinking beyond current-state manufacturing processes


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Familiarity with automation systems, robotics, and ergonomic design principles
  • Prior involvement in plant operations or launch activities, with a strong understanding of production dynamics.
  • Ability to cross-functionally kick off process simulations for the tooling you design.


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 onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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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