Lead Studio Interior Design Engineer – Automotive Packaging

General Motors Company; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Company is seeking an Interior Components Studio Design Engineer to lead the integration of interior packages and surfaces. You will work across design, architecture, SMT, and manufacturing early in vehicle development, balancing space, aesthetics, and functionality.

The role emphasizes DFSS-driven tradeoffs, cross‑functional collaboration, and advanced CAD modeling including NX. Hybrid work arrangements are expected in this position.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field required; automotive design knowledge strongly preferred.
• Experience collaborating with design, architecture, SMT, performance, and manufacturing teams.
• Proven ability to balance customer needs, engineering requirements, and design intent.
• Proficiency with CAD tools, especially Unigraphics/NX.

Responsibilities

• Create, refine, and finalize engineering criteria with design partners for interior components.
• Lead development of integrated solutions to resolve packaging issues while protecting design aesthetics.
• Use models to evaluate alternatives and support decisions; apply DFSS tradeoffs.
• Coordinate with regional/global teams to support brand and market needs.
• Lead cross‑functional meetings and drive issue resolution.
• Develop surfaces in digital models, clay, and VR/MR mockups.
• Benchmark competitors for packaging and space utilization.

Skills

Automotive design principles

Unigraphics/NX CAD

Cross‑functional collaboration

Strong communication

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree

Michigan Tech University DE Certificate during the DE transition period

Tools

Unigraphics/NX

Job description

General Motors Company is seeking an Interior Components Studio Design Engineer to lead the integration of interior packages and surfaces. You will work across design, architecture, SMT, and manufacturing early in vehicle development, balancing space, aesthetics, and functionality.

The role emphasizes DFSS-driven tradeoffs, cross‑functional collaboration, and advanced CAD modeling including NX. Hybrid work arrangements are expected in this position.