Compliant Variation Analysis Engineer

General Motors Africa & Middle East; Warren, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, Michigan seeks a Compliant Variation Analysis Engineer to create variation models and translate results into robust design decisions. The role collaborates across Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supplier Quality to reduce waste and rework while meeting customer dimensional goals.

The candidate should bring GD&T expertise, 2 years of experience, and hands-on CAE in design and release.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Math or equivalent.
• 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledgeable in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Design/Release/Manufacturing Experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dimensional strategies and tolerance allocation through variation simulations.
• Build and run 3D variation models using approved engineering methods and tools.
• Develop or support compliant variation models accounting for part stiffness and material behavior.
• Combine 3D variation simulation with CAE analyses to evaluate dimensional performance and identify improvements.
• Identify dimensional risks and communicate recommended actions to cross-functional partners.
• Participate in reviews with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, and plant teams.
• Maintain clear technical documentation, action plans, and status updates.
• Apply GM processes, standards, lessons learned, and engineering best practices.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Variation analysis

Dimensional strategies

Design/Release/Manufacturing

Education

BS in Engineering or Math

MS in Engineering

Tools

UG/NX

Teamcenter Visualization Mock-Up

Job description

## Compliant Variation Analysis EngineerApply: Hybrid: Warren, Michigan, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: JR-202621086**Job Description** **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.****The Role**This role focuses on creating variation simulation models that account for part and process variation as well as taking part stiffness and structural compliance into consideration.The role partners with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, suppliers, and launch teams to translate analysis results into robust design and manufacturing decisions.**What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)*** Assist with dimensional strategies, datum schemes, locating strategies, tolerance allocation through variation analysis simulations.* Build and run 3D variation models using approved engineering methods and tools.* Develop or support compliant variation models that account for part stiffness and material behavior to help drive dimensional strategies that meet customer needs and reduce waste and rework for GM* Combine 3D variation simulation with traditional CAE analyses to evaluate dimensional performance and identify design or process improvements.* Help identify dimensional risks and communicate recommended actions to cross-functional partners.* Participate in reviews with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, suppliers, and plant teams.* Maintain clear technical documentation, action plans, and status updates.* Apply GM processes, standards, lessons learned, and engineering best practices to assigned work.* Build knowledge of digital engineering tools and identify opportunities to improve dimensional processes and automation.**Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)*** BS in Engineering, Math or equivalent* 2 years of relevant work experience* Knowledgeable in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)* Design/Release/Manufacturing Experience**What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)*** MS in Engineering* CAE Experience* ASME Y14.5M – Professional Certification* DFSS Black Belt Certification and/or DFSS Green Belt Certification* Advanced Vehicle Development Experience* Manufacturing /Assembly Experience* Product Launch Experience* Unigraphics (UG)/NX* Teamcenter Visualization Mock-Up #LI-KM2GM 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}.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.