Engineering Design Group - Designer - Engine Team

General Motors LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Engineering Designer to join our Engine Team at the Warren Tech Center, working hybrid with on-site presence at least three days per week. You will create high-quality NX models, support cross-functional engineering tasks, and help drive the design and integration of engine components and subsystems.

This role suits a detail-oriented, self-driven designer passionate about product excellence, virtual design, and collaborating within a world-class organization.

Qualifications

• 5 years of CAD/engineering design experience, automotive or mechanical systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX and parametric modeling.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, manufacturability, and subsystem integration.

Responsibilities

• Support designers with design tasks, component requirements, and virtual integration activities.
• Develop, refine, and finalize Criteria and Sections for components or systems.
• Ensure compliance with Design Standards and Global infoBOOK requirements.
• Apply DFA and integration principles to part and subsystem designs.
• Lead or participate in design and virtual reviews.
• Document material specifications and mass data in the math file.
• Perform NX analysis with support from the DLT or Senior Designer.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technical teams to meet design requirements.
• Integrate designs into the overall system architecture.
• Stay informed on product developments and best practices.

Skills

Siemens NX

CAD/engineering design

GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

This role is categorized as hybrid, meaning the selected candidate will be expected to work on‑site at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week (or other frequency determined by their manager). This role is not eligible for relocation assistance

Role Summary

General Motors is seeking an Engineering Designer to join our Engine Team and support the development of next‑generation propulsion systems. In this role, you will create high‑quality NX math models, collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams, and help drive the design and integration of engine components and subsystems. This position is ideal for a detail‑oriented, self‑driven designer who is passionate about product excellence, virtual design, and supporting engineering teams within a world‑class organization.

Key responsibilities

• Support designers with design tasks, component requirements, and other virtual integration activities.
• Develop, refine, and finalize Criteria and Sections for assigned components or systems.
• Ensure compliance with Design Standards, Best Practices, and Global infoBOOK requirements.
• Apply knowledge of manufacturability, Design for Assembly (DFA), and integration principles to part and subsystem designs.
• Actively participate in—or lead—design and virtual reviews.
• Document and maintain material specifications, mass data, and other attributes within the math file.
• Perform NX analysis with support from the DLT or Senior Designer and apply results to subsystem designs.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technical teams to meet product design requirements.
• Integrate component and subsystem designs into the overall system architecture.
• Stay informed on current product developments, technology trends, and best practices.
• Share lessons learned with the broader design community and recommend updates to design standards.
• Create math models or virtual layouts of complex components and subsystems.
• Proactively communicate project status, timing, and technical issues to the Design Manager, DLT, and DRE.
• Ensure high‑quality, on‑time math release of assigned components and subsystems.
• Identify new learning areas and participate in ongoing training and skill‑development opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in CAD/engineering design (automotive or mechanical systems preferred).
• Proficiency in Siemens NX and parametric modeling.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, manufacturability, and subsystem integration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engine or propulsion component design experience.
• Experience supporting CAE/analysis workflows.
• Prior exposure to virtual integration or multi‑disciplinary design reviews.
• Candidates from suppliers or OEMs with engine background are encouraged to apply.

What Success Looks Like

The previous designer in this role excelled through:

• High initiative and personal drive
• Self‑sufficiency and resourcefulness
• Strong problem‑solving and ownership of solutions

We are looking for someone who embodies similar qualities and is motivated to grow with the team.

Why Join GM

At General Motors, you will help design the propulsion systems powering the vehicles of tomorrow. You will collaborate with talented engineering teams, use industry‑leading tools, and have opportunities to grow your career through impactful work and continuous learning.

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