Compartment Integration Design Engineer

General Motors•Warren, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. The Compartment Integration Design Engineer is responsible for integrating and balancing engineering requirements in partnership with Architecture, Studio, SMT, Performance, Human Factors, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams. This role works at the earliest stages of vehicle development to create innovative package solutions that enable design, meet program imperatives, and deliver strong customer outcomes. The ideal candidate has a passion for the automotive industry, strong system-thinking capability, and the ability to objectively balance customer needs, design intent, engineering feasibility, timing, and manufacturing requirements. This role requires creativity, initiative, and a high level of independent judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of relevant experience in automotive engineering, vehicle integration, packaging, or related areas.
Strong understanding of engineering theory and automotive design principles
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to work both independently and in cross‑functional teams
Ability to integrate complex systems with a strong passion for design
High analytical capability to solve complex technical problems
Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and their impact on design feasibility
Proficiency with Siemens NX / Unigraphics CAD tools
Basic understanding of engineering specifications
Experience managing engineering deliverables, issue tracking, and program execution for assigned systems
This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis.
A company vehicle will only be provided for this role by passing the Motor Vehicle Report review.

Nice To Haves

Passion for automotive design, customer-focused package development, enabling innovative vehicle solutions.
DFSS certification, Green Belt or Black Belt.
Coursework or experience in statistics, mechanics of materials, vehicle and occupant packaging, or integrated design.
Experience with bodyside development, glass run/barrel development, side closures, sealing, typical section development, and GA development.
Experience leading or supporting CITs, packaging reviews, and cross-functional issue resolution forums.
Experience with Agile ways of working and Jira for issue tracking and team coordination.

Responsibilities

Incorporate Voice of the Customer insights into package design
Develop, refine, and finalize engineering criteria in collaboration with design and engineering partners
Lead creation of integrated technical solutions that resolve packaging issues while preserving design intent
Apply DFSS methodologies to drive robust design development and manage tradeoffs across cost, mass, timing, assembly, variation, and other program imperatives
Integrate regional and global requirements and develop alternatives that meet brand and market needs
Communicate proactively with cross‑functional teams to identify and resolve technical challenges
Ensure package and Studio models align with customer‑facing targets (spaciousness, visibility, accommodation, storage/SALT, cargo, access)
Lead cross‑functional surface and integration forums, including CITs and Surface Workgroups
Drive issue resolution and escalation for assigned areas to ensure timely closure
Support development of digital and physical design surfaces, including clay models, clinic properties, and VR/MR mockups
Benchmark competitive vehicles to ensure package competitiveness in clearances, component locations, sizes, and functional performance
Develop meeting agendas and publish minutes
Create NX models to guide surface development and maintain strong NX proficiency
Develop space claims and package solutions that maximize space utilization while meeting customer needs
Support Math Virtual Assessments and Synch Point reviews
Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and technical documentation to communicate design concepts, status, risks, and recommendations