AM Design Engineer: LPBF DfAM & Prototyping Specialist

GM Performance Power Units; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC is seeking an AM Design Engineer to join a rotating design team. The role applies AM design principles to LPBF parts, develops optimized geometries with 3DXpert and NX, and supports prototyping and tooling through FDM systems.

You will refine test geometries with AM Materials and AM Process teams to accelerate parameter development and process optimization. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in design engineering, with NX proficiency and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of professional design engineering experience; prior LPBF AM exposure preferred.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX (or similar CAD software) is required.
• Familiarity with AM-specific software such as 3DXpert, nTop, or Materialise is preferred.
• Understanding of DfAM principles, particularly for LPBF.
• Working knowledge of 3D GD&T and downstream processes of AM components.

Responsibilities

• Apply design-for-additive-manufacturing (DfAM) rules and guidelines to create optimized LPBF parts.
• Collaborate with product design teams on part orientation, support strategies, and manufacturability reviews.
• Develop and iterate test geometries to support AM Materials and AM Process teams in parameter, simulation, and process optimization.
• Support rapid prototyping efforts using in-house and external AM equipment, including FDM for fixtures, tooling, and prototypes.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior designers on AM design practices.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to the continuous improvement of AM design standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with downstream manufacturing stakeholders to ensure efficient and achievable manufacturing plans.
• Become a technical resource and mentor for cross functional teams incorporating AM into their manufacturing workflow.

Skills

DfAM knowledge

LPBF design experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

3DXpert

nTop

Materialise

Job description

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC is seeking an AM Design Engineer to join a rotating design team. The role applies AM design principles to LPBF parts, develops optimized geometries with 3DXpert and NX, and supports prototyping and tooling through FDM systems.

You will refine test geometries with AM Materials and AM Process teams to accelerate parameter development and process optimization. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in design engineering, with NX proficiency and familiarity with