Engineering Design Group - Designer - Engine Team

General Motors
Warren, MI, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Computer-Aided Design Subsystems Systems Architecture Siemens NX Parametric Modeling

Job description

  • Support designers with design tasks, component requirements, and other virtual integration activities.
  • Develop, refine, and finalize Criteria and Sections for assigned components or systems.
  • Ensure compliance with Design Standards, Best Practices, and Global infoBOOK requirements.
  • Apply knowledge of manufacturability, Design for Assembly (DFA), and integration principles to part and subsystem designs.
  • Actively participate in-or lead-design and virtual reviews.
  • Document and maintain material specifications, mass data, and other attributes within the math file.
  • Perform NX analysis with support from the DLT or Senior Designer and apply results to subsystem designs.
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technical teams to meet product design requirements.
  • Integrate component and subsystem designs into the overall system architecture.
  • Stay informed on current product developments, technology trends, and best practices.
  • Share lessons learned with the broader design community and recommend updates to design standards.
  • Create math models or virtual layouts of complex components and subsystems.
  • Proactively communicate project status, timing, and technical issues to the Design Manager, DLT, and DRE.
  • Ensure high-quality, on-time math release of assigned components and subsystems.
  • Identify new learning areas and participate in ongoing training and skill-development opportunities.

Requirements

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, self-driven designer who is passionate about product excellence, virtual design, and supporting engineering teams within a world-class organization., * 5 years of experience in CAD/engineering design (automotive or mechanical systems preferred).

  • Proficiency in Siemens NX and parametric modeling.
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, manufacturability, and subsystem integration.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Engine or propulsion component design experience.
  • Experience supporting CAE/analysis workflows.
  • Prior exposure to virtual integration or multi-disciplinary design reviews.
  • Candidates from suppliers or OEMs with engine background are encouraged to apply.

What Success Looks Like

The previous designer in this role excelled through:

  • High initiative and personal drive
  • Self-sufficiency and resourcefulness
  • Strong problem-solving and ownership of solutions
  • We are looking for someone who embodies similar qualities and is motivated to grow with the team.

About the company

At General Motors, you will help design the propulsion systems powering the vehicles of tomorrow. You will collaborate with talented engineering teams, use industry-leading tools, and have opportunities to grow your career through impactful work and continuous learning., We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team., General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

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