Lead/Studio Design Engineer - Interior Components

General Motors•Warren, MI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Interior Components Studio Design Engineer integrates and balances interior components with Design, partnering with Architecture, SMT, Performance, Human Factors, and Manufacturing. The role contributes at the earliest stages of vehicle development, supporting the integration of innovative technology and advanced design at the systems level. The successful candidate brings automotive enthusiasm, technical judgment, creativity, and initiative, and balances customer needs, engineering requirements, and design intent. The position may be filled at the Lead Studio Design Engineer or Studio Design Engineer level, based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience. The role is categorized as hybrid, with the selected candidate expected to report to a specific location at least three times a week or at another frequency set by their manager. Relocation benefits are not provided.

Requirements

For the Lead Studio Design Engineer level: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or another relevant degree.
For the Lead Studio Design Engineer level: 5 or more years of experience in a related area.
For the Studio Design Engineer level: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or another relevant degree.
For the Studio Design Engineer level: 2 or more years of experience in a related area.
Understanding of engineering theory and automotive design principles.
Strong oral and written communication skills; excellent communication skills are specified for the Studio Design Engineer level.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to integrate complex systems and a strong passion for design.
Strong analytical skills for unusual or complex problems; advanced analytical skills are specified for the Studio Design Engineer level.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across functions.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes; familiarity with automotive manufacturing processes is specified for the Studio Design Engineer level.
Experience with CAD, including Unigraphics/NX, for the Lead Studio Design Engineer level; proficiency in CAD, specifically Unigraphics, for the Studio Design Engineer level.
Basic understanding of engineering specifications for the Lead Studio Design Engineer level; working knowledge of engineering specifications for the Studio Design Engineer level.
An established equivalent substitute may be considered, including a technical associate background plus Michigan Tech University DE Certificate during the DE transition period, for the Lead Studio Design Engineer level.
Applicants must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience in interior component design and engineering.
Coursework in statistics, mechanics of materials, vehicle/occupant packaging, or integrated design.

Responsibilities

Create, refine, and finalize engineering criteria with creative design partners for customer-facing interior components.
Lead development of integrated engineering solutions that resolve packaging issues while protecting design aesthetics.
Use physical and mathematical models to evaluate alternatives and support design decisions.
Apply DFSS methodologies to manage tradeoffs involving cost, mass, timing, assembly, dimensional variation, and other program requirements.
Integrate regional and global requirements and develop alternatives to support brand and market needs.
Communicate proactively with team members to resolve challenges in Expert Team meetings for assigned areas.
Ensure packaging and studio models align with customer-facing targets, including spaciousness, visibility, occupant accommodation, storage, cargo, and access.
Lead cross-functional surface and integration meetings, including CITs and Surface Workgroups.
Drive issue resolution and escalation for assigned areas of responsibility.
Support technical development of design surfaces in digital models, full-size clay models, clinic properties, and VR/MR mockups.
Benchmark competitive vehicles for package competitiveness, including section size, clearances, component locations and size, and functional performance.
Develop meeting agendas and publish meeting minutes.
Create NX models to guide surface development and maintain NX modeling skills.
Incorporate Voice of the Customer into package design.
Develop space claims and package solutions that maximize space utilization and meet customer needs.
Support Math Virtual Assessments and Synch Point reviews.