Assistant Design Lead - Engine

General Motors•Warren, MI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Design Lead (ADL) supports the Design Lead in executing, integrating, releasing, and continuously improving engine systems and subsystems. The role provides technical leadership, mentors designers, leads virtual development activities, and ensures designs meet program requirements, quality standards, manufacturability targets, and GVDP milestones. The position is hybrid, with the selected candidate expected to work on-site at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week, or at another frequency determined by the hiring leader. Travel of less than 25% is required. The role is not eligible for relocation assistance. The candidate will lead design and integration work, engineering analyses, design reviews, and program execution while collaborating with Engineering, CAE, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Program teams. General Motors does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

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.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
Strong understanding of Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
Strong understanding of virtual development methods.
Strong understanding of release and development processes.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and technically lead engineering teams.
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Mentor designers on system requirements, GM CAD tools, Teamcenter, and data management processes.
Coach and reinforce design 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 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.
Leverage AI and digital tools to improve engineering workflows.
Update standards, best practices, and work instructions to support continuous improvement.