Hybrid Compartment Integration Design Engineer – Space & Packaging

General Motors Corporation; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Compartment Integration Design Engineer to help balance engineering requirements across architecture, SMT, performance, and manufacturing at the Warren Tech Center. The role requires working on-site at least three days per week with hybrid flexibility and a focus on innovative vehicle design at the systems level.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, 3+ years in related engineering, and strong collaboration, analytical and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a related engineering area.
• Understanding of engineering theory and automotive design principles.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to integrate complex systems with a strong passion for design.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve unusual or complex problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across functions.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CAD, including Unigraphics/NX.
• Basic understanding of engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Create, refine, and finalize engineering criteria in collaboration with design and engineering partners.
• Lead development of integrated engineering solutions to resolve packaging issues while protecting design intent.
• Use physical and mathematical models to evaluate alternatives and support design decisions.
• Apply DFSS methodologies to manage tradeoffs involving cost, mass, timing, assembly, dimensional variation, and other program requirements.
• Integrate regional and global requirements and develop solutions to support brand and market needs.
• Communicate proactively with team members to resolve challenges within Expert Team meetings for assigned areas.
• Ensure packaging and studio models align with customer-facing targets, including spaciousness and access.
• Lead cross-functional surface and integration meetings, including CITs and Surface Workgroups.
• Drive issue resolution and escalation for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Support technical development of design surfaces in digital models, full-size clay models, clinic properties, and VR/MR mockups.
• Benchmark competitive vehicles to ensure package competitiveness in section size and performance.
• Develop meeting agendas and publish meeting minutes.
• Create NX models to guide surface development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Systems integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Independent work

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Unigraphics/NX

CAD

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Compartment Integration Design Engineer to help balance engineering requirements across architecture, SMT, performance, and manufacturing at the Warren Tech Center. The role requires working on-site at least three days per week with hybrid flexibility and a focus on innovative vehicle design at the systems level.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, 3+ years in related engineering, and strong collaboration, analytical and problem-solving