Engineering Designer

GM•Warren, MI

8d•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. General Motors is seeking experienced Engineering Designers to support the design and virtual integration of automotive systems. This role focuses on creating high-quality, manufacturable Siemens NX math models, performing part-to-vehicle integration and clearance studies, and supporting GM’s Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP). We are hiring for multiple openings across the following component areas: Electrical Electrification and System Design, Interiors, AVD, Garnesh Trim & Overhead Accessories, Rear closures, Underbody/ Chassis /Propulsion, Transmission / Drive units/Engine, Seating, Chassis / HVAC / Thermal, Bumper / Fascia / Grilles / Trim, Body structures, Upper / Lower structure.

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 or equivalent experience
Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with any of the component areas listed above
Experience supporting CAE / analysis workflows
Prior exposure to virtual integration or multi-disciplinary design reviews
Experience at suppliers or OEMs in one or more of the following domains is a plus: Engine / Propulsion, Body Structures, Interiors, Exterior Lighting, Rear Closures, Accessories, Transmission / Drive units, Seat Systems, Chassis / HVAC / Thermal, Upper / Lower Structure, Bumper / Fascia / Grilles / Trim

Responsibilities

Support designers with design tasks, component requirements, and other virtual integration activities
Develop, refine, and finalize criteria and sections for assigned components or systems
Ensure compliance with design standards, best practices, and Global infoBOOK requirements
Apply knowledge of manufacturability, Design for Assembly (DFA), and integration principles to part and subsystem designs
Actively participate in, and at times lead, design and virtual reviews
Document and maintain material specifications, mass data, and other attributes within the math file
Perform NX analysis with support from the Design Lead Team (DLT) or Senior Designer and apply results to subsystem designs
Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technical teams to meet product design requirements
Integrate component and subsystem designs into the overall system architecture
Stay informed on current product developments, technology trends, and best practices
Share lessons learned with the broader design community and recommend updates to design standards
Create math models or virtual layouts of complex components and subsystems
Proactively communicate project status, timing, and technical issues to the Design Manager, DLT, and Design Release Engineer (DRE)
Ensure high-quality, on-time math release of assigned components and subsystems
Identify new learning areas and participate in ongoing training and skill-development opportunities