Vehicle Packaging & Integration Engineer

generalmotors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI seeks a Compartment Integration Design Engineer to balance engineering requirements with design intent, partnering with Architecture, Studio, SMT, and manufacturing teams. The role focuses on innovative packaging solutions early in vehicle development, emphasizing system thinking and independent judgment.

The candidate should have strong analytical skills, adept communication, and experience integrating complex systems with a passion for design and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design, Engineering Technology, Technology, or another related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in automotive engineering, vehicle integration, packaging, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of engineering theory and automotive design principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to integrate complex systems with a strong passion for design.
• High analytical capability to solve complex technical problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and their impact on design feasibility.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX / Unigraphics CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate Voice of the Customer insights into package design.
• Develop, refine, and finalize engineering criteria in collaboration with design and engineering partners.
• Lead creation of integrated technical solutions that resolve packaging issues while preserving design intent.
• Apply DFSS methodologies to drive robust design development and manage tradeoffs across cost, mass, timing, assembly, variation, and other program imperatives.
• Integrate regional and global requirements and develop alternatives that meet brand and market needs.
• Communicate proactively with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure package and Studio models align with customer-facing targets (spaciousness, visibility, accommodation, storage/SALT, cargo, access).
• Lead cross-functional surface and integration forums, including CITs and Surface Workgroups.
• Drive issue resolution and escalation for assigned areas to ensure timely closure.
• Support development of digital and physical design surfaces, including clay models, clinic properties, and VR/MR mockups.
• Benchmark competitive vehicles to ensure package competitiveness in clearances, component locations, sizes, and functional performance.
• Develop meeting agendas and publish minutes.
• Create NX models to guide surface development and maintain strong NX proficiency.
• Develop space claims and package solutions that maximize space utilization while meeting customer needs.
• Support Math Virtual Assessments and Synch Point reviews.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and technical documentation to communicate design concepts, status, risks, and recommendations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

5+ years of automotive engineering experience

Tools

Siemens NX / Unigraphics CAD

Jira

Job description

General Motors in Warren, MI seeks a Compartment Integration Design Engineer to balance engineering requirements with design intent, partnering with Architecture, Studio, SMT, and manufacturing teams. The role focuses on innovative packaging solutions early in vehicle development, emphasizing system thinking and independent judgment.

The candidate should have strong analytical skills, adept communication, and experience integrating complex systems with a passion for design and manufacturing