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General Motors · 7 hours ago

Compartment Integration Design Engineer

Warren, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

General Motors is redefining mobility through innovative vehicle design and technology. The Compartment Integration Design Engineer will be responsible for integrating vehicle models with design while collaborating with various teams to create unique engineering solutions that balance customer needs with aesthetic design.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Create, refine and finalize engineering criteria and work collaboratively with creative design

Lead the creation of unique and highly-integrated technical engineering solutions to resolve packaging issues while protecting the design aesthetic utilizing physical and math models

Utilize DFSS methodologies to ensure robust design development trade off management to study alternatives while considering impacts such as cost, mass, timing, design for assembly, dimensional variation and other program imperatives

Integrate regional/global requirements and develop alternatives to satisfy regional/brand needs

Actively communicate with team members to understand and resolve challenges and complexities within the Expert Team meeting for your area of responsibility

Ensure that packaging and Studio model are balanced with customer facing targets (Spaciousness, Visibility, Occupant accommodation, Storage/SALT, Cargo, Access)

Lead cross-functional surface & integration meetings including CITs and Surface Workgroups

Lead issue resolution and escalation for your area of responsibility – drive prompt resolution

Support technical development of design surface in both digital and full size/scale clay models as well as clinic properties and VR/MR mockups

Benchmark the competition and ensure that the integrated package is competitive (section size, clearances, component locations, component size, functional performance, etc.)

Develop meeting agendas and publish minutes

Create NX models for surface guidance

Develop and maintain NX skills

Incorporate the Voice of the Customer in package design

Develop space claims and package solutions to meet customer needs while maximizing the utilization of space

Support Math Virtual Assessments & Synch Point reviews

Qualification

Engineering DegreeDFSS CertificationCAD - UnigraphicsAutomotive Design PrinciplesManufacturing ProcessesAnalytical AbilityComplex Systems IntegrationCommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Required

3+ years' experience in a related area

Engineering Degree (B.S.) in Engineering

Understanding of engineering theory and principles of automotive design

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others

Aptitude to integrate complex systems and a passion for design

High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual or difficult

High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others

Familiarity with manufacturing processes

Demonstrated skills on CAD - Unigraphics systems

Basic understanding of Engineering Specifications

College degree with a major in engineering or established substitute (Technical associates + Mich. Tech Univ. DE Certificate during DE transition period)