Assistant Design Lead - Engine

GM•Warren, MI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Design Lead supports the Design Lead in the execution, integration, release, and continuous improvement of engine systems and subsystems. The position provides technical leadership, mentors designers, leads virtual development activities, and ensures designs meet program requirements, quality standards, manufacturability targets, and GVDP milestones. The role includes mentoring designers in system requirements, GM CAD tools, Teamcenter, and data-management processes; maintaining design criteria, typical sections, standard modeling methods, and virtual integration methods; leading math models, layouts, and design concepts; and integrating components into complete engine systems. The role also leads engineering studies and design reviews, supports program and audit activities, coordinates with cross-functional teams, manages work assignments, and drives process improvements using AI and digital tools. This role is categorized as hybrid. The selected candidate is expected to work onsite at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week, or at another frequency determined by the hiring leader. Travel is less than 25%. The role is not eligible for relocation assistance. General Motors does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
Significant experience in engine, propulsion, powertrain, or vehicle design engineering.
Advanced proficiency in Siemens NX CAD and Teamcenter.
Strong understanding of engine architecture and subsystem integration.
Strong understanding of GD&T and manufacturing processes.
Strong understanding of Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
Strong understanding of virtual development methods and release and development processes.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and technically lead engineering teams.
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Mentor designers on system requirements, GM CAD tools, Teamcenter, and data-management processes.
Coach designers on standards, best practices, modeling methods, and virtual integration processes.
Support capability development through training, lessons learned, and knowledge sharing.
Develop and maintain criteria, typical sections, standard modeling methods, and virtual integration methods.
Lead the creation of advanced math models, layouts, and design concepts.
Integrate components and subsystems into complete engine systems.
Apply DFM/DFA, packaging, serviceability, and manufacturing considerations to design solutions.
Lead engineering studies, including clearance analysis, packaging, mass roll-ups, feasibility studies, load analysis, fluid circuits, and VisBOM development.
Support CAE activities, NX analysis, alternative studies, and design optimization.
Develop DCA reports and support PPDR, PAS audits, and program timing activities.
Plan and facilitate design reviews, presenting Live Math results and engineering assessments.
Support PMT workgroups, MHC activities, and issue resolution.
Collaborate across Engineering, CAE, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Program teams.
Release designs on time and with quality to meet GVDP requirements.
Manage MHC assignments and ensure timely work-item ownership and execution.
Drive process improvements, standardization, and efficiency initiatives.
Use AI and digital tools to improve engineering workflows.
Update standards, best practices, and work instructions to support continuous improvement.