Design Lead, Technical - Performance and Racing jobs in United States
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General Motors · 3 days ago

Design Lead, Technical - Performance and Racing

positionPontiac, MI
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date7+ years exp

General Motors is a leader in the automotive industry with a vision for a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. The Design Lead in Performance and Racing will manage a team to develop innovative design solutions for complex systems in motorsports and high-performance projects, ensuring adherence to design standards and timely project delivery.

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Responsibilities

Manage project timing and deliverables for assigned design work
Ensure adherence to design standards and best practices set by leadership
Provide regular updates on project status and timing to the Design Group Manager and program teams
Mentor team members on system requirements, CAD tools, and data management processes
Develop and refine component and assembly designs to meet program deadlines
Apply advanced modeling methods and virtual integration techniques
Drive design quality through reviews, analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams
Incorporate manufacturability and design-for-assembly principles into all designs
Support CAE studies and apply NX analysis results to optimize solutions
Lead integration of components and subsystems into complete systems
Document specifications and maintain accurate math data for all designs
Share lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and proactively resolve technical issues
Ensure high-quality, on-time release of math models and design data

Qualification

NX CADGM Data ManagementPowertrain designManufacturing processesDesign-for-assemblyCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCreativityMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Design Engineering or related field
7+ years of experience in automotive or mechanical design engineering
Expert-level proficiency in NX CAD and GM Data Management systems
High-level, expert understanding of powertrain and engine components
Proven design experience with powertrain components
Extensive knowledge of designing for manufacturing processes, including castings, stampings, plastic moldings
Strong understanding of design standards, best practices, and global design guidelines
Proven ability to lead complex design projects and mentor junior engineers
Experience with manufacturability principles, design-for-assembly, and integration
Familiarity with CAE analysis, clearance studies, and virtual integration methods
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
Ability to work under compressed timelines and deliver high-quality results

Preferred

Master's degree in Design Engineering or related field
Experience in Motorsport and High-Performance Powertrain

Company

General Motors

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General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
dateFounded in 1908
location
Detroit, Michigan, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.gm.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.51B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M

Leadership Team

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Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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