Engineering Design Lead Technical- Instrument Panel, Floor Console

General Motors Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Design Lead Technical to provide engineering leadership for Instrument Panel and Floor Console design work. The role focuses on driving math-based design solutions and virtual vehicle integration to meet system requirements, enabling successful integration across the Global Vehicle Development Process.

You will guide Designers, lead design reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design fidelity, manufacturability, and performance objectives are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced proficiency in NX CAD modeling and virtual vehicle integration.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle systems, packaging, manufacturing, and design release.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and daily guidance to Designers within Instrument Panel and Floor Console areas.
• Lead design reviews, virtual reviews, and cross-functional PDT meetings to drive program milestones.
• Develop and validate virtual integration solutions meeting quality, timing, cost, and manufacturability goals.
• Collaborate with CAE teams and ensure data accuracy in math models and part specs.
• Mentor team members and promote best-practice updates, training, and continuous improvement.

Skills

NX CAD modeling

Virtual vehicle integration

Design leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

GM CAD data management systems

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, styling 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 Design Lead Technical (DLT) provides technical leadership, daily work direction, and project coordination for Designers supporting the Instrument Panel and Floor Console organization. The DLT develops and drives math-based design solutions that meet system and subsystem requirements and enables successful vehicle integration throughout the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP). This role applies advanced technical expertise, engineering judgment, and creative problem-solving to deliver virtual vehicle integration solutions that support quality, timing, cost, manufacturability, and performance objectives. The DLT works independently, leads technical deliverables, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve complex design and integration issues.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Team Development Provide technical direction, coaching, and daily work guidance to Designers. Drive understanding and application of system and subsystem requirements within assigned Instrument Panel and Floor Console areas. Ensure effective use of GM CAD and data management systems. Lead the development, refinement, and release of Criteria and Typical Sections. Establish ownership and consistency of Standard Modeling Methods and Virtual Integration Methods. Promote adherence to design processes and best practices, including Standard Modeling Methods, Clearance Analysis, Vehicle Assembly Structure (VAS), and Global Data Security requirements. Coach team members in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and vehicle integration principles. Support completion and proper interpretation of NX analyses. Share lessons learned and drive continuous improvement through best-practice updates, training, and mentoring.

Technical Execution and Program Leadership Facilitate and participate in Design Reviews, Virtual Reviews, Program Development Team (PDT) meetings, and cross-functional workgroups. Develop and validate virtual integration solutions for Instrument Panel and Floor Console components, subsystems, and vehicle-level applications. Maintain accurate material, mass, and part specification data within math models. Collaborate with CAE teams to evaluate studies and incorporate design improvements. Provide technical expertise on GVDP requirements, math fidelity expectations, and Global Math Fidelity Template deliverables. Support integration of Instrument Panel and Floor Console designs into the overall vehicle architecture. Conduct design studies, evaluate alternatives, and provide technical recommendations for program decisions. Drive the quality and timing of design releases in support of GVDP milestones and program deliverables. Identify and resolve technical issues while balancing requirements, packaging, manufacturing constraints, cost, craftsmanship, and vehicle performance.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent relevant experience. Advanced proficiency in NX CAD modeling and virtual vehicle integration. Strong knowledge of vehicle systems, packaging, manufacturing processes, and design release requirements. Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver results in a fast-paced vehicle development environment. Strong communication, problem-solving, technical leadership, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting vehicle development through multiple GVDP cycles. Knowledge of GM design standards, math methodologies, and data management systems. Experience leading Instrument Panel, Floor Console, interior component, subsystem, or vehicle integration activities across multiple vehicle programs.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship: 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-JN1 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.).

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