Staff Mechanical Hardware Engineer - Displays

General Motors; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work

Vehicle discounts

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to lead in-house display mechanical design for next-gen SDV architecture. You will own 3D/2D CAD, GD&T, and tolerance analyses while partnering with electrical and PCBA teams to integrate components into electro-mechanical systems.

You will develop tests, prototypes, and validation plans, drive design strategy, and manage multiple projects with cross-functional teams across GM and Tier 1 suppliers. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree.
• 10+ years in design and development of styled electronics or appearance-grade components.
• Proven collaboration across functions and organizations.
• Proficiency in NX and Teamcenter for 3D/2D CAD and documentation.
• Strong fundamentals in solid mechanics, materials, heat transfer, and manufacturing.
• Experience engaging with display manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of displays per program timing toward launch.
• Design components including castings, moldings, seals, PCBA mounts, connectors.
• Perform design calculations, GD&T and tolerance stacks.
• Select materials with GM best practices and partner with Materials Engineering.
• Create 3D/2D CAD and lead reviews with stakeholders.
• Develop test plans and perform proof-of-concept tests.
• Lead prototyping, testing, analyze data, adjust designs.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to integrate components.
• Support root cause analysis from test results.
• Build partnerships with GM and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Develop virtualization technologies to accelerate development.
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.
• Drive mechanical design strategy for the enterprise.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modeling

Tolerance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Design for manufacturability

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a high-performing Staff Mechanical Design Engineer interested in leading the in-house development of GM display mechanical design. You will be responsible for the mechanical design, development, analysis and review of Display packaging, A-surface development along with B-side integration (clips, screw bosses, etc.) for our next generation SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) architecture. You will be depended upon to build strong partnerships with internal and external customers.

What You’ll do:

• Execute mechanical design of displays per program timing, leading to successful launch of the product.
• Using GM Studio theme (i.e., A-surface) as the guide, design mechanical components including castings, injection moldings, stampings, seals, PCBA mounts, adhesives, connector interface and fastening, etc.
• Perform design calculations, GD&T and tolerance stacks.
• Perform optimum material selection for specific applications within the display and for their interface to the vehicle (IP & Console, for example), using GM best practices and Materials Engineering as a partner in this selection.
• Create 3D CAD, 2D CAD & lead CAD reviews with stakeholders.
• Develop analysis and test plan for new design, perform proof of concept tests and analysis.
• Lead prototyping and testing, analyze test data, and make necessary adjustments to mechanical designs.
• Work with electrical engineers and PCBA designers to integrate components into electro-mechanical systems.
• Support root cause analysis and solution development based on virtual and/or physical test results.
• Build partnerships with functional peers internally within GM and externally at Tier 1 suppliers to align on display design per development cycles.
• Develop virtualization technologies that help accelerate and de-risk product development.
• Communicate design progress and risks to stakeholders and customers.
• Drive mechanical design strategy for the enterprise.
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree
• 10+ years of engineering experience in design and development of styled electronics and/or appearance grade injection molding, plating and casting.
• Exceptional collaboration and teamwork skills; demonstrated ability for working across functional and organizational boundaries.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (NX and Teamcenter are the tools required to execute GM projects), 2D drawings, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturability, and assembly.
• Strong analytical skills and engineering fundamentals in solid mechanics, material science, heat transfer, mechanism design, and manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience engaging with display manufacturers.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

• Master’s degree/PhD in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical design of plastics and structural components, PCBA integration with mechanical components, computers, or automotive electronics
• Strong understanding of thermal solutions and their application.
• Knowledge of vibrational and structural analysis
• Experience with ASME Y14.5-2009 dimensioning & tolerancing

Compensation

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate. The salary range for this role is (159,400 - 245,000). The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits

Benefits:Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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}. The selected candidate will be required to travel

About GM

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Why Join Us

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Applicants

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