Senior Design Engineer, Warren, Michigan

Engineering

Senior Design Engineer
Location
Warren, Michigan
Schedule
Full time
Posted
Jun 06 2025
Job Requisition
JR-202509281

Description
Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role

In this role you will be responsible for the development of math design solutions to meet complex system and subsystem requirements. The Senior Design Engineer will perform as an expert in design and engineering best practices, and expert in GM CAD Tools, Data Management System, Windows Suite, and VisMockup. You will exercise highly independent judgment and creative solution development with minimal direction from the Technical Design Leader. You will be highly skilled in CAD Tools and the development of Standard Model Methods of your component / subsystem area. Must have strong knowledge in applying GD&T to your drawings.

A general understanding of all propulsion components required with a detailed design knowledge of engines, transmissions, and drive units. Must have a vast knowledge of designing for manufacturing processes, such as, castings, stampings, plastic moldings, to name a few.

What You'll Do

Mentor for system/subsystem requirement, and GM CAD and Data Management System
Work to compressed timelines to complete required design deadlines
Develop, refine, and complete drawings for individual components and assemblies
Owner of Standard Modeling Methods or Virtual Integration Methods
Proficient in and able to teach Design Standards, Best Practices and Global Design info BOOK Standards
Demonstrated application of design operations and processes (Standard modeling, Clearance Analysis, Engine Assembly Structure, Global Data Security, etc.)
Facilitate and participate in design / virtual reviews, both scheduled and informal as required
Document and maintains material, mass, and other part specifications within the math file
Support CAE with studies to improve designs
Complete, analyzes and apply NX analysis results to solution set for their subsystem / components
Very knowledgeable and experienced with development process and the math fidelity
Independently integrate component subsystem designs into systems
Perform appropriate studies/alternatives / layouts, and participate in recommendations to program direction
Support lessons learned through updating best practices and learning sessions with Designers
Lead and create math data (models) or virtual layouts of very advanced and complex components, systems and subsystems
Dedicatedly communicates effectively with all partners
Actively identify new areas for learning and take advantage of learning opportunities
Proactively communicate with Design Manager, DLT and DRE regarding project status, timing, and technical issues.
You will ensure high quality, on time math release of components and subsystems
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
12+ years of design experience

Drive unit design knowledge

10+ years NX model experience

10+ years Teamcenter experience

Engine design knowledge

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What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Knowledge of battery design

Bachelor's Degree

Knowledge of power electronics design​

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.)

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

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