AVD Steering Design Release Engineer

GM • Warren, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The AVD Steering Design Release Engineer defines requirements and designs, analyzes, develops, and controls complex steering subsystems. The role calls for creativity, initiative, independent judgment, and experience through multiple Vehicle Development Process cycles. The engineer develops high-quality steering components and system math solutions from initial concepts through detailed designs, meeting performance, cost, mass, investment, timing, and quality expectations.

The engineer works with chassis design engineers, technical specialists, engineering team leaders, and cross-functional partners to develop integrated vehicle solutions. Using Siemens Unigraphics (NX) CAD and TeamCenter, the engineer designs and packages steering components, assesses readiness for program gates, supports subsystem requirements and specifications, and leads or supports technical reviews and product development teams. The role includes validating designs with analytical tools and coordinating with downstream design and engineering teams to source and validate production components.

The position is categorized as hybrid, with the selected candidate expected to report to a specific location at least three times a week or at another frequency set by their manager. Travel is less than 25%. Relocation benefits are available to candidates who qualify under company policy. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Understanding of engineering theory and design principles.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Working knowledge of steering types and their components.
• Understanding of steering dynamics, kinematics, and key interfaces.
• Basic understanding of steering performance requirements.
• Basic ability to review steering math and articulation data in GM CAD systems.
• High analytical ability to address unusual or difficult problems.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes.
• Expertise in engineering operations, processes, and best practices.
• Demonstrated skills in CAD and CAE, including NX CAD, and TeamCenter.
• Training in computer applications for CAD and CAE.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a daily basis.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience in steering or suspension systems.
• Knowledge of related federal and global regulations and industry trends.
• Experience in early vehicle design and development.
• Ability to create refined NX CAD data independently of a designer when necessary.
• DFSS Black Belt Certification.
• Manufacturing experience with steering components.
• Steering release experience.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and design, analyze, develop, and control complex steering subsystems.
• Design, engineer, and develop steering components and system math solutions that meet performance, cost, mass, investment, quality, and timing requirements.
• Collaborate with chassis engineers, technical specialists, engineering team leaders, and cross-functional teams to develop overall vehicle solutions.
• Use Unigraphics (NX) 3D CAD and TeamCenter to design steering components.
• Create readiness assessments before significant program gates, summarizing program status and key issues.
• Support development of system of requirements (SOR), component technical specifications (CTS), and subsystem technical specifications (SSTS).
• Support or lead technical reviews and conduct studies and alternatives to recommend program direction based on cost, mass, and timing.
• Perform steering articulation studies and design/package steering components to meet clearance requirements throughout suspension and steering travel.
• Perform GD&T stack-up studies and apply GD&T techniques to ensure components fit, form, and function when manufactured and assembled.
• Assess manufacturing feasibility and design components to minimize manufacturing complexity.
• Assess serviceability and design components for easy tool access.
• Support or lead product development teams for components and subsystems, including timing, parts lists, and design for manufacturability.
• Validate designs using analytical tools, including finite element analysis, modal analysis, and virtual builds.
• Collaborate with downstream design engineers to support sourcing and validation of components and systems for production.
• Release components and subsystems to meet system requirements.
• Participate in Vehicle Compartment Integration Team meetings to resolve packaging issues and use NX Motion for steering-component packaging studies.
• Coordinate with engineers responsible for interfacing systems and components to ensure vehicle-level fit, form, and function.
• Collaborate with warranty engineers to improve architecture quality.
• Benchmark competitor OEM steering systems and components; recommend program direction and develop ideas to reduce cost and mass.
• Stay current with new technology, translate lessons learned into best practices, and communicate information to internal and external customer organizations.
• Legally operate a motor vehicle on a daily basis.

Benefits

• Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
• GM provides employee well-being and career-support resources; details are available through its Total Rewards resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level