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Body Structure Architect
General MotorsBody Structure Feasibility Architect leading feasibility studies for vehicle body structures at General Motors. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align design and engineering requirements.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in body structure design principles and feasibility assessment methods, with a strong ability to evaluate concepts and provide technical direction. Collaborates effectively across engineering disciplines to influence design solutions and drive cross-functional issue resolution.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Body Structure Design PrinciplesFeasibility Assessment MethodsCross-Functional Vehicle IntegrationTechnical Direction EvaluationStrong Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Automotive Body StructuresVehicle ArchitecturePackaging EvaluationProduct DevelopmentCoarse Study MathFeasibility Criteria DevelopmentTechnical Tradeoff AnalysisRisk AssessmentDesign GuidanceConcept Review Leadership
Soft Skills
Influence Without AuthorityClear CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership Through Influence
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in EngineeringBachelor Degree in MathBachelor Degree in Physics
Industry Keywords
Automotive EngineeringVehicle DevelopmentDesign Intent AlignmentManufacturabilityProgram Complexity
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead early-phase body structure feasibility assessments for new vehicle concepts, major architecture changes, and advanced studies
- Evaluate packaging, proportion, occupant, and structural concept proposals to determine technical viability and key tradeoffs
- Partner closely with studio, vehicle architecture, CAE, and manufacturing teams to align design intent with feasible body structure solutions
- Provide expert guidance during concept reviews, integration reviews, and cross-functional workshops to surface risks, alternatives, and recommendations early in the development process
- Develop and communicate structural feasibility strategies, including assumptions, risks, options, and recommended paths forward for leadership and program teams
- Influence body structure direction by balancing performance, package efficiency, manufacturability, investment, timing, and program complexity
- Drive cross-functional issue resolution by coordinating expert input from engineering disciplines and translating that input into actionable design guidance
- Support creation of coarse study math, feasibility criteria, and targeted assessments needed to mature concepts into credible program recommendations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, or other relevant degree
- 8 years of relevant engineering experience in automotive body structures, vehicle architecture, feasibility, packaging, or product development
- Deep understanding of body structure design principles, feasibility assessment methods, and cross-functional vehicle integration
- Strong ability to evaluate early concepts with incomplete information and provide clear technical direction
- Experience working across design, CAE, manufacturing, and product engineering teams
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical tradeoffs to both engineering teams and leadership
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence as a senior technical expert without direct people-management responsibility
Benefits
Comp & perks- Company Vehicle evaluation program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Relocation benefits available