Fabrication Engineering- Design Lead Technical

General Motors•Warren, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

GM Design is looking for a Design Lead to join the talented and dedicated individuals of the Fabrication Engineering Team. This team uses surface data crafted by the Design Studios and develops 3D parts that can be fabricated and assembled by the Design Fabrication Shops. The Design Center Fabrication Engineering team uses Siemens NX along with other CAD tools to aid in the Design process by engineering the studio’s conceptual designs into three-dimensional life-like models. We are looking for a motivated NX Design Lead with knowledge of fabrication processes and materials to help direct a team of designers that converts early Studio A surface into three dimensional models for the fabrication of Design properties and show vehicles. We need a teammate dedicated to a philosophy of designing to simplify assembly and to reduce material costs while leading others to do the same. The work is of a technical nature requiring the use of independent judgment within the limits of general practices and standards. Creative initiative is also required. This role is an onsite position. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! There has never been a more exciting time to join GM! This is a union-represented, salaried position covered under the applicable GM-UAW agreement.

Requirements

Degree or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of fabrication and automotive design principles
Advanced analytical skills for solving unusual or difficult problems
Familiarity with automotive manufacturing processes
Effective interpersonal skills for cross-functional teamwork
Working knowledge of engineering specifications

Responsibilities

Lead others and provide technical guidance as needed
Train team members to improve skills of the group
Create and maintain assemblies for large projects
Work directly with Project Lead to understand project requirements
Attend and participate in Build Meetings
Maintain awareness of quality standards, communicate department quality goals and use resources to tackle quality problems
Drive first time quality in the design of models
Build and maintain good working relationships with Shop, Project Management, and Studio Personnel
Communicate between shifts, and other departments to implement standard methodologies, resolve problems and sustain consistent performance to objectives
Create designs that control costs and achieve productivity improvements
Knowledge of specialty/concept vehicle build and fabrication practices
Solve difficult design problems
Willingness to innovate and take measured risks
Interpret and analyze work orders, drawings, and parts list
Generate and maintain Bill of Materials
Supervise quality control and build schedule
Basic understanding of GMS System
Meet all timing, quality and cost requirements