Interior AVD Engineering Designer

General Motors•Warren, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Interior AVD Engineering Designer creates detailed interior components and system-level designs that combine functionality, safety, and aesthetic appeal. The role works with Architecture, Studio Design, Safety, Manufacturing, Vehicle Architecture, Studio Styling, and Release Engineer teams to translate innovative concepts into robust, manufacturable solutions. The designer applies engineering principles and advanced NX CAD modeling to meet occupant safety, ergonomic, assembly, packaging, and customer-experience needs throughout interior architectural development. The position is hybrid, with on-site work at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week, or at another frequency determined by the hiring leader. The role is not eligible for relocation assistance. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a related area.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field.
Advanced NX CAD modeling skills.
Advanced use of Teamcenter and TcVis.
Understanding of engineering theory and automotive design principles.
Understanding of design for manufacturing and design for assembly.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience using benchmarking toolsets.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to integrate complex interior subsystems and a passion for innovation.
Excellent organizational skills.
Understanding of engineering specifications.
Understanding of the human-to-vehicle interface.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Engineering or a related field.
Interior subsystem experience.
Experience developing standard math models (SMM), user-defined features, or templates.
Knowledge and use of CAE tools.
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) certification.

Responsibilities

Develop integrated subsystems to resolve packaging challenges while maintaining design best practices and criteria.
Develop and integrate engineering criteria for interior components in collaboration with Vehicle Architecture, Studio Styling, and Release Engineer teams.
Use DFSS and design-thinking methods to manage trade-offs and evaluate alternatives involving cost, mass, timing, dimensional variation, assembly, and architectural requirements.
Integrate global and regional safety requirements into interior architectures and develop solutions that exceed standards.
Communicate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical challenges in Expert Team meetings.
Ensure interior subsystems support safety, occupant accommodations, storage, and accessibility.
Participate in CITs and SDIT Workgroups to balance innovation, design for assembly, manufacturability, and interior best practices.
Benchmark competitive interiors to assess packaging and component performance against industry standards.
Create and maintain NX models for surface guidance and space claims, and continue developing NX skills.
Incorporate Voice of the Customer insights into interior packaging and design solutions to improve space utilization and customer experience.
Support Math Virtual Assessments and Synch Point reviews to validate design integrity and integration.