Engineering Designer

General Motors • Warren, MI

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is categorized as hybrid, meaning the selected candidate will be expected to work on‑site 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, 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. About the role: 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

Benefits

• Opportunities to grow your career through impactful work and continuous learning
• GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

What This Job Offers

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