Assistant Design Lead - Engine

General Motors Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Assistant Design Lead to support the Design Lead in the execution, integration, release, and continuous improvement of engine systems. You will mentor designers, lead virtual development, and ensure designs meet program requirements, quality, and manufacturability.

The role emphasizes collaboration across engineering teams, CAE, manufacturing, and quality, with a focus on DFM/DFM, releasing designs on schedule and driving efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Significant experience in engine, propulsion, powertrain, or vehicle design engineering.
• Advanced proficiency in Siemens NX CAD and Teamcenter.
• Strong understanding of engine architecture and subsystem integration; DFA/DFM.
• Ability to mentor and technically lead engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for designers.
• Lead virtual development activities and design reviews.
• Ensure designs meet program requirements, quality, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate across Engineering, CAE, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams.
• Drive process improvements and updates to standards and work instructions.

Skills

NX CAD

Teamcenter

Engine architecture

Mentoring/leadership

Virtual integration

DFM/DFMA

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

Teamcenter data mgmt

Job description

About the Role

The Assistant Design Lead (ADL) supports the Design Lead in the execution, integration, release, and continuous improvement of engine systems and subsystems. This role provides technical leadership, mentors designers, leads virtual development activities, and ensures designs meet program requirements, quality standards, manufacturability targets, and GVDP milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Mentoring Mentor designers on system requirements, GM CAD tools, Teamcenter, and data management processes.
• Coach and reinforce design standards, best practices, modeling methods, and virtual integration processes.
• Support capability development through training, lessons learned, and knowledge sharing.
• Design & Integration Leadership Develop and maintain Criteria, Typical Sections, Standard Modeling Methods, and Virtual Integration Methods.
• Lead creation of advanced math models, layouts, and design concepts.
• Integrate components and subsystems into complete engine systems.
• Apply DFM/DFA, packaging, serviceability, and manufacturing considerations to design solutions.
• Engineering Analysis & Program Support Lead engineering studies including clearance analysis, packaging, mass roll-ups, feasibility studies, load analysis, fluid circuits, and VisBOM development.
• Support CAE activities, NX analysis, alternative studies, and design optimization.
• Develop DCA reports and support PPDR, PAS audits, and program timing activities.
• Design Reviews & Execution Plan and facilitate design reviews, presenting Live Math results and engineering assessments.
• Support PMT workgroups, MHC activities, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate across Engineering, CAE, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Program teams.
• Release designs on time and with quality to meet GVDP requirements.
• Work Management & Continuous Improvement Manage MHC assignments and ensure timely work item ownership and execution.
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and efficiency initiatives.
• Leverage AI and digital tools to improve engineering workflows.
• Update standards, best practices, and work instructions to support continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in engine, propulsion, powertrain, or vehicle design engineering.
• Advanced proficiency in Siemens NX CAD and Teamcenter.
• Strong understanding of: Engine architecture and subsystem integration GD&T Manufacturing processes Design for Assembly (DFA) Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Virtual development methods Release and development processes Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and technically lead engineering teams.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

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. The selected candidate will be expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week (or other frequency dictated by their manager). The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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