Design Engineer

General Motors

Design Leader Technical supporting AVD Chassis Structures and Suspension design teams at General Motors. Providing technical direction, mentoring, and ensuring compliance with design standards.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage design project assignments, status, and timing.
Assist the DGM with workload leveling and scheduling within the group.
Advise the DGM on assignment status and resource capacity/capability.
Work closely with the DGM and Design Technical Specialist to set design and strategic direction.
Mentor designers on engineering standards and GM business processes.
Ensure the design team’s adherence to Design Standards and Best Practices, including Global Design InfoBOOK and Design Standard Work.
Execute appropriate studies, alternatives, and layouts, and participate in recommendations to program direction.
Apply manufacturability, Design for Assembly, and integration knowledge to parts and subsystem designs.
Work closely with engineers and designers to ensure completion of design deliverables per GPDP requirements.
Participate in design and virtual reviews and SMT/PMT meetings as required.
Ensure proactive communication between all partners, including SMT/PMT, suppliers, CAE, and program teams.
Work collaboratively with global partners on workshare program deliverables.
Actively identify new areas for learning and take advantage of learning opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Product Design / Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 8 years of product design experience.
Proficient in GM business processes, including GxDP and Change Management.
Proficient in product design concepts and manufacturing processes relevant to chassis structures, suspension, and steering components.
Proficient in CAD software and tools, including NX, Teamcenter Engineering, and Teamcenter Visualization.
Proficient in math release processes, specifications, and data management.
Demonstrated application of design operations and processes, including standard modeling, clearance analysis, vehicle assembly structure, and global data security.
Proficient in GD&T; ASME certification is a plus.
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, including global partners.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

product designmanufacturing processesdesign operationsGD&Tmath release processesclearance analysisvehicle assembly structuredesign for assemblyintegration knowledgedesign standards

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillscommunicationmentoringcollaborationproactive communicationworkload levelingschedulingresource capacity managementstrategic direction

Certifications

ASME certification