Virtual Design Development Engineer – Body Systems

General Motors

VDDV Engineer leading the design and integration of body and closures systems at GM. Involves collaboration across multiple teams and technology domains in automotive engineering.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform structural analysis to lead and execute the development of new architectures and subsequent variants.
Drive the design through appropriate analyses, deep dive efficient / integrated design solutions, provide clear design direction to partners and confirm performance.
Responsible for creating and executing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) plans for assigned projects.
Lead CAE suppliers and internal resources to meet program milestones and deliverables.
Interface with the SMT, validation, structure integration, N&V, and safety integration engineers to assure balance of vehicle structure requirements and design solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Undergraduate coursework in Strength of Materials and Engineering Mechanics
2+ years’ experience in Linear Analysis (NASTRAN/OPTISTRUCT or equivalent), Quasi-Static Analysis (LS DYNA) and optimization / diagnostic tools (Genesis)
Familiarity with a variety of CAE modeling tools.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural analysisFinite Element AnalysisLinear AnalysisQuasi-Static Analysisoptimization toolsdiagnostic tools

Soft Skills

communication skills

Certifications

BS Mechanical EngineeringBS Aerospace Engineering