Design Engineer

GM Performance Power Units – Concord, NC

Design Engineer – Performance & Racing

Department: Design

Job Summary

Responsible for developing creative math-based design solutions to meet subsystem and component requirements. This activity develops independent problem solving and cross functional issue resolution. Candidates should have a strong working knowledge of Design and Engineering Best Practices. Must be able to follow and execute technical direction from Responsible Engineers, Design Leaders and/or other Designers. Someone who has the desire to work in a highly creative and fast paced Design team environment. Highly proficient in GM CAD tools, Teamcenter Data Management System, Windows Suite, and VisMockup with a clear understanding of Standard Modeling Methods. Strong understanding of engineering principles as they apply to automotive design, analysis and engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Complies with Design Standards, Best Practices and Global Infobook Standards
• Applies manufacturability, Design for Assembly, and integration knowledge to parts and subsystem designs and their usage requirements
• Active participant in project design reviews and group meetings Documents and maintains material, mass, and other part specifications within the Math file
• Works closely with engineers and designers to achieve product design requirements
• Integrates component and subsystem designs into systems
• Applies analytical results to component design with support of the Responsible Engineer, Design Leader and other Senior Designers
• Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in area of responsibility
• Shares lessons learned with Design Leader and Designers plus recommends updates to Best Practices
• Creates math data (models) or virtual layouts of complex components and subsystems
• Proactively communicates with Design Manager, Responsible Engineer and Design Leader regarding project status, timing, and technical issues
• Ensures high quality, on timely math release of components and subsystems
• Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities
• Creates accurate component drawings, applying GD&T principles to all machined features Basic understanding of Specifications and Release terms and system
• Proficient knowledge of prototype build process
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience with successful automotive product design results
• Bachelor Degree or Associate’s Degree in Product Design / Engineering Technology
• Minimum 5+ years of experience with successful automotive product design results
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert level NX design software skills.
• Knowledgeable in sketch-based modeling practices
• Ability to manipulate large assemblies within the NX structure
• Strong working knowledge of Promoted or Linked bodies for casting model tooling and machining operations
• Creates NX drawings, containing all necessary views and drawing requirements
• Expert in casting design and associated math tooling for creation
• Experience in machining techniques of castings and billet components
• Strong knowledge of other various other manufacturing processes (i.e. molding, stamping, extrusion, machining, etc.)
• Familiar with the Teamcenter Data Management system for math data release
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Analytical problem-solving skills and ability to bring issues to resolution
• Basic understanding of Specifications and Release terms and system
  

Why Join Us

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.

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