Lead/Studio Design Engineer - Interior Components

GM • Warren, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Interior Components Studio Design Engineer integrates and balances interior components with Design in partnership 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 passion, technical judgment, creativity, and initiative, balancing customer needs, engineering requirements, and design intent. The position may be filled at either 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. The selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least three times a week or at another frequency directed by their manager. The role is not eligible for relocation benefits; relocation costs are the candidate’s responsibility. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or another relevant degree.
• For the Lead Studio Design Engineer level: 5+ years of experience in a related area; for the Studio Design Engineer level: 2+ years of experience in a related area.
• Understanding of engineering theory and automotive design principles.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; the Studio Design Engineer qualifications specify excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to integrate complex systems and a strong passion for design.
• Strong analytical skills for solving unusual or complex problems; the Studio Design Engineer qualifications specify advanced analytical skills for solving unusual or difficult problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across functions.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes; the Studio Design Engineer qualifications specify automotive manufacturing processes.
• CAD experience, including Unigraphics/NX; the Studio Design Engineer qualifications specify proficiency in CAD, specifically Unigraphics.
• Basic understanding of engineering specifications; the Studio Design Engineer qualifications specify working knowledge of engineering specifications.
• An established equivalent substitute may be considered for the Lead level, including a technical associate background plus Michigan Tech University DE Certificate during the DE transition period.

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 to 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 within 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 in 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.

Benefits

• GM states that benefits support employee well-being at work and at home and directs candidates to its Total Rewards resources; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

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