Advanced Vehicle Design Lead Technical (DLT) - GM Defense

General Motors • Milford, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Design Technical Lead (DLT) will provide daily technical direction and assign work to a team of designers. You will lead the development of Math Design Solutions to meet subsystem requirements, create Math models for parts and subsystems, oversee the creation of all Program IAs, and own the population of the IAs into VAS variants that create a digital representation of the team’s current design intent. Additionally, you will mentor the team on product and math-based processes like the content and creation of Engineering Drawings, and the creation of unique drawings and files in support of prototype fabrication. Responsibilities include supporting the Design Group Manager (DGM) with workload balancing and scheduling within the team. This position requires a high level of skill, accuracy, and coordination under general supervision. Additionally, it requires a large amount of understanding of the GM VAS/TKV process and a working understanding of prototype metal fabrication support and processes.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in product design or a related field.
• Associates/Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience.
• Proficient in NX, Teamcenter, Teamcenter Visualization, Design for Fabrication, DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and Suspension Development.
• High level of Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others including global partners.
• Working knowledge of CAE and eGD&T.
• Knowledge of product design concepts and manufacturing processes (i.e. injection molding, stamping, casting, extrusion, machining, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to work independently to solve highly complex problems and lead teams to consensus when needed.
• Analytical Thinking skills and ability to analyze complex problems, identify patterns, and apply logical reasoning to develop effective solutions and make informed decisions.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

Nice To Haves

• Deep Experience and knowledge on software’s: NX, Teamcenter & VisMockup
• Complete Vehicle design experience
• Defense Industry design knowledge
• Mil-Spec Knowledge
• Knowledge of commonly used materials and related properties
• Ability to synthesize design solutions for difficult problems
• Understand packaging constraints and designing in context
• Ability to apply advanced tool sets to increase robustness and efficiencies in designs
• Understanding of analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Guarantee adherence to math design deliverables (Global Design InfoBOOK and Design Standard Work).
• Lead and facilitate virtual design reviews, ensuring on-time completion aligned with program timing.
• Advise DGM on assignment status, resource capacity, and capability.
• Provide technical mentoring for major virtual process development and standard work.
• Demonstrated application of design operations and processes (Standard modeling, Clearance Analysis, etc.)
• Applies manufacturability, Design for Assembly, and integration knowledge to parts and subsystem designs
• Supports lessons learned, updating best practices and learning sessions with program teams
• Supports current production change management processes

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees