Sr. Designer - Engine and Propulsio

About the role

Job Description

This role is categorized as hybrid. The selected candidate will be expected to work on-site at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week, or as otherwise determined by the hiring leader.

• This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.  

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale..

About the role:

Develop mathematical design solutions that satisfy complex system and subsystem requirements. Apply advanced design and engineering expertise, creativity, and independent judgment to resolve issues and lead cross-functional teams with minimal direction from the Design Leader Technical. Serve as a subject-matter expert in GM CAD tools, data management systems, Windows applications, VisMockup, design best practices, and standard modeling methods. Apply GD&T principles to engineering drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor team members on system and subsystem requirements, GM CAD tools, and data management systems within the assigned SMT area.
• Develop, refine, and finalize criteria and typical sections; own standard modeling methods or virtual integration methods for the assigned program and SMT area.
• Apply and teach design standards, best practices, and Global Design infoBOOK standards.
• Apply design operations and processes, including standard modeling, clearance analysis, vehicle assembly structure, and global data security.
• Incorporate manufacturability, Design for Assembly, and integration considerations into part and subsystem designs and vehicle integration.
• Lead and participate in scheduled and informal design and virtual reviews.
• Document and maintain material, mass, and other part specifications in the math file.
• Support CAE studies to improve designs; complete and interpret NX analysis and apply results to subsystem and component solutions.
• Apply knowledge of the development process and required math fidelity at each program cycle.
• Independently integrate component and subsystem designs into larger systems.
• Develop and assess studies, alternatives, and layouts; contribute recommendations that inform program direction.
• Lead the creation of math data (models) and virtual layouts for advanced, complex components, systems, and subsystems.
• Release systems and subsystems in accordance with GVDP requirements, meeting quality and timing objectives.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional partners and stay current on product developments and trends in the area of responsibility.
• Capture lessons learned by updating best practices and facilitating learning sessions with designers.
• Identify development needs and pursue relevant learning opportunities.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.



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