Senior Advanced Structures Engineer

General Motors

Senior engineer developing engine, transmission, and battery structures for General Motors’ future vehicles. Leading advanced concepts, CAE assessment, manufacturable designs, and production launch support.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advanced structural engineering for engine, transmission, and battery systems, with a strong focus on design development, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in utilizing structural CAE tools and CAD software to innovate and validate vehicle technologies.

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Advanced Structural EngineeringProject Technical LeadStructural CAE ToolsUnigraphics NXDFSS Black Belt Certification

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Hard Skills

Engine Head DevelopmentTransmission Housing DesignBattery Structural ConceptsAnalytical Model DevelopmentForming and Joining ProcessesLinear Analysis ToolsNon-Linear Analysis ToolsTesting and ValidationVehicle Structural Performance RequirementsAdvanced Technology Work (ATW)

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCreativityProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

NASTRANOPTISTRUCTLS-DYNACAD Software

Certifications & Qualifications

DFSS Black Belt Certification

Industry Keywords

Automotive EngineeringAdvanced Propulsion StructuresR&DBody Structure DevelopmentSupplier Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead advanced technical work on engine, transmission and battery structures within the Advanced Structural Engineering team
Establish fundamental learnings and develop designs through Advanced Technology Work (ATW)
Lead creation and development of cylinder head, head gasket, engine block, transmission housing and battery structural concepts
Evaluate design solutions and trade-offs for next-generation engine, transmission and battery structural requirements
Serve as project technical lead for advanced propulsion structures and develop manufacturable designs meeting vehicle structural performance requirements
Define the scope of structures designs and technologies to assess from ATW through the Balanced Architecture phase
Partner with the Virtual Design, Development, and Validation analysis organization on tools for early structural-performance assessment
Support implementation teams as designs are sourced and launched into production
Benchmark automotive and other industries to identify and implement innovative future-vehicle technologies
Collaborate with industry and startup companies to innovate battery module technology

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
5+ years of experience in engine head, head gasket, engine block, transmission housing and/or battery and body structures development
Ability to lead complex technical projects with cross-functional teams
Experience working with suppliers
Ability to define tangible approaches for ambiguous problems and identify optimal solutions
Experience supporting vehicle programs during launch phase to SORP
Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
Familiarity with structural CAE tools
Creativity and latitude on challenging assignments
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Master’s or Doctorate degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred
Experience with R&D and advanced engineering body structure teams
Knowledge of forming and joining processes
Proficiency developing analytical models
Experience with Unigraphics NX or other CAD software
Experience with linear analysis tools such as NASTRAN and OPTISTRUCT
Experience with non-linear analysis tools such as LS-DYNA
Testing and validation experience for batteries or structural components
DFSS Black Belt Certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement with reporting to the designated location at least 3 times per week
Travel required up to 25%
May be eligible for relocation benefits
General Motors benefits and Total Rewards resources
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities