Engineering Designer - Side Closures

General Motors•Warren, MI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is categorized as hybrid, meaning the selected candidate will be expected to work onsite at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week (or other frequency determined by their manager). This role is not eligible for relocation benefits. At General Motors, we are redefining mobility through human-centered design and advanced engineering. Our teams create vehicles and experiences that go beyond transportation—delivering safety, intelligence, and connectivity at scale. Role Summary: This is an Engineering Designer- Side Closures position, where you will play a key role in developing innovative automotive solutions. In this position, you will leverage advanced NX modeling tools, virtual integration methods, and data management systems to create high‑quality, manufacturable designs that support GM’s Global Vehicle Development Process.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in CAD / engineering design (automotive or mechanical systems)
Proficiency in Siemens NX and parametric modeling
Strong understanding of GD&T, manufacturability, and subsystem integration
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience
Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
Knowledge of structural or closures sheet‑metal components and/or casting processes.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of structural sheet‑metal components and/or casting processes.
Experience supporting CAE / analysis workflows
Prior exposure to virtual integration or multi-disciplinary design reviews

Responsibilities

Develop virtual vehicle integration solutions aligned with program requirements and core design principles.
Create and refine NX math models, criteria, and typical sections while ensuring compliance with standard modeling methods.
Support the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP), including all design reviews, sync points, and release timing requirements.
Apply fundamental virtual vehicle integration principles and take on increasingly complex assignments as capability grows.
Actively participate in and, when appropriate, lead design and virtual reviews.
Document and maintain material specifications, mass data, and other required attributes within math files.
Conduct virtual integration and clearance studies from component level to full vehicle, including usage and configuration validation.
Apply manufacturability, Design for Assembly (DFM/DFA), and integration principles to component and subsystem designs.
Create math models and virtual layouts for complex components and subsystems.
Integrate component and subsystem designs into the overall vehicle architecture.
Ensure compliance with design standards, best practices, and Global infoBOOK requirements.
Proactively communicate project status, timing, risks, and technical issues to the DGM, DLT, and DRE.
Identify development needs and participate in ongoing training and skill-building opportunities.
Share lessons learned with the broader design community and recommend improvements to design standards and processes.
Stay current with product developments, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
Perform NX analysis with guidance from the DLT or Senior Designer and apply findings to subsystem designs.
Deliver high-quality, on-time math releases for assigned components and subsystems.
Develop solutions for non-routine, moderately complex virtual integration challenges.
Collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, and cross-functional teams to meet program requirements and timing commitments.