Assistant Design Lead - Engine

General Motors Corporation; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Company in Warren, Michigan seeks an Assistant Design Lead for engine systems. You will mentor designers, drive design integration, and ensure releases meet program requirements, quality targets, and GVDP milestones in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

The role requires advanced Siemens NX CAD and Teamcenter skills, strong communication, and a track record in engine design engineering. On-site work is expected at least three days per week with some travel, and no relocation

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.

Responsibilities

• Mentor designers on system requirements and data management.
• Lead integration of engine subsystems and virtual development.
• Plan and conduct design reviews and release designs on time.
• Support manufacturing considerations and DFMA.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

Teamcenter

Job description

Assistant Design Lead - Engine### Assistant Design Lead - EngineApply: Hybrid: Warren, Michigan, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: JR-202622974**Job Description**This role is categorized as hybrid. The selected candidate will be expected to work on-site at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week, or as otherwise determined by the hiring leader.* **This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.** At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.. **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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)**#LI-JN1GM 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. This means the selected candidate is 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.