Lead, Studio Design Engineer

General Motors

Lead/Studio Design Engineer at General Motors creating integrated engineering solutions in vehicle design. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring design meets customer needs.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, refine and finalize engineering criteria and work collaboratively with creative design
Lead the creation of unique and highly-integrated technical engineering solutions to resolve packaging issues while protecting the design aesthetic utilizing physical and math models.
Utilize DFSS methodologies to ensure robust design development trade off management to study alternatives while considering impacts such as cost, mass, timing, design for assembly, dimensional variation and other program imperatives.
Integrate regional/global requirements and develop alternatives to satisfy regional/brand needs.
Actively communicate with team members to understand and resolve challenges and complexities within the Expert Team meeting for your area of responsibility
Ensure that packaging and Studio model are balanced with customer facing targets (Spaciousness, Visibility, Occupant accommodation, Storage/SALT, Cargo, Access).
Lead cross-functional surface & integration meetings including CITs and Surface Workgroups.
Lead issue resolution and escalation for your area of responsibility – drive prompt resolution.
Support technical development of design surface in both digital and full size/scale clay models as well as clinic properties and VR/MR mockups.
Benchmark the competition and ensure that the integrated package is competitive (section size, clearances, component locations, component size, functional performance, etc.).
Develop meeting agendas and publish minutes.
Create NX models for surface guidance.
Develop and maintain NX skills.
Incorporate the Voice of the Customer in package design.
Develop space claims and package solutions to meet customer needs while maximizing the utilization of space.
Support Math Virtual Assessments & Synch Point reviews.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other relevant degree
5+ years’ experience in a related area
Strong understanding of engineering theory and automotive design principles
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to integrate complex systems with a strong passion for design
Advanced analytical skills for solving unusual or difficult problems
Effective interpersonal skills for cross‑functional teamwork
Familiarity with automotive manufacturing processes
Proficiency in CAD, specifically Unigraphics
Working knowledge of engineering specifications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

Engineering Design PrinciplesDFSS MethodologiesMath Virtual AssessmentsSpace Claims DevelopmentNX Model CreationDesign For AssemblyDimensional Variation ManagementTechnical Issue ResolutionBenchmarking CompetitorsAutomotive Manufacturing Processes

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral And Written CommunicationEffective Interpersonal SkillsAbility To Work Independently And Collaboratively