Interior AVD Engineering Designer

GM•Warren, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Interiors Engineering Designer creates detailed interior components and system-level designs that combine functionality, safety, and aesthetic appeal. Working with Architecture, Studio Design, Safety, and Manufacturing teams, the designer translates innovative concepts into robust, manufacturable solutions. The role requires advanced NX CAD modeling and application of engineering principles to meet occupant-safety, ergonomic, and assembly requirements while balancing design intent, customer experience, and manufacturing feasibility throughout interior architectural development. This role is categorized as hybrid. The selected candidate is expected to work on-site 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. General Motors does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this position.

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.
Demonstrated 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 highly 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.
Apply DFSS and design-thinking methodologies to manage trade-offs and evaluate alternatives involving cost, mass, timing, dimensional variation, assembly, and other 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 for the area of responsibility.
Ensure interior subsystems align with safety, occupant accommodations, storage, and accessibility requirements.
Participate in CITs and SDIT Workgroups to balance innovation, design for assembly, manufacturability, and interior best practices.
Benchmark competitive interiors to ensure packaging and component performance meet or exceed industry standards.
Create and maintain NX models for surface guidance and space claims, and continuously develop 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.