AVD Steering Design Release Engineer

General Motors • Warren, MI

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

The engineer works with chassis design engineers, technical specialists, engineering team leaders, and other organizational groups—including CAE, Vehicle Architecture, Cost Estimating, Performance Integration, Manufacturing, Service Engineering, and other vehicle commodities—to develop integrated vehicle solutions. The position uses Unigraphics (NX) CAD and TeamCenter, prepares readiness assessments for program gates, supports or leads technical reviews and product development teams, and contributes to system and component technical specifications.

The role includes steering articulation and packaging studies, GD&T stack-up analysis, manufacturing feasibility and serviceability studies, and component-level validation using analytical tools such as finite element analysis, modal analysis, and virtual builds. The engineer resolves packaging and whole-vehicle fit, form, and function issues; collaborates with downstream design, sourcing, validation, and warranty engineers; and releases components and subsystems to meet requirements. Additional work includes benchmarking competitor steering systems, identifying cost and mass improvements, staying current with technology, applying lessons learned, and communicating with internal and external customer organizations.

This position is hybrid, with the selected candidate expected to report to a specific location at least three times per week or at another frequency set by the 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 (required).
• Understanding of engineering theory and design principles.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• 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 the GM CAD system.
• Strong 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 daily.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience in steering or suspension systems, including knowledge of related federal and global regulations and industry trends.
• Experience in very 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, timing, and standards expectations.
• Collaborate with chassis engineers, technical specialists, engineering team leaders, and cross-functional organizations to develop vehicle solutions.
• Use Unigraphics (NX) CAD and TeamCenter to design steering components.
• Prepare readiness assessments before significant program gates, summarizing status and key issues.
• Support development of system of requirements, component technical specifications, and subsystem technical specifications.
• Support or lead technical reviews and product development teams for component and subsystem work, including timing, parts lists, and design for manufacturing.
• Conduct studies and evaluate alternatives, recommending program direction based on cost, mass, and timing.
• Perform steering articulation studies and engineer, design, and package components to meet clearance requirements throughout suspension and steering travel.
• Perform GD&T stack-up studies and apply GD&T techniques to support component fit, form, and function during manufacturing and assembly.
• Study manufacturing feasibility and develop steering components that minimize manufacturing complexity.
• Study serviceability and design components for easy tool access.
• Validate component 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 VCIT meetings to resolve packaging issues and use NX Motion to articulate steering components for packaging studies.
• Work with engineers responsible for interfacing systems, subsystems, and components to ensure whole-vehicle fit, form, and function.
• Collaborate with warranty engineers to improve architecture quality.
• Benchmark competitor OEM steering systems and components; recommend program direction and brainstorm cost and mass reductions.
• Stay abreast of new technology and translate lessons learned into best practices.
• Communicate information to and from internal and external customer organizations.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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