Staff Mechanical Hardware Engineer – Displays

General Motors

Staff Mechanical Engineer leading the in-house development of GM display mechanical design. Responsible for mechanical design, development, analysis, and review of Display packaging and integration.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeWarren • California, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $159,400 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design and development of displays, with a strong focus on 3D CAD modeling, material selection, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proven ability to lead prototyping, testing, and analysis to ensure successful product launches.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Design Strategy3D CAD Modeling (NX, Teamcenter)Tolerance AnalysisCollaboration and TeamworkMaterial Selection

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignTolerance StacksDesign for ManufacturabilitySolid MechanicsMaterial ScienceHeat TransferMechanism DesignManufacturing ProcessesProof of Concept TestingGD&T

Soft Skills

CollaborationTeamworkOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

3D CAD2D CADGM StudioTeamcenterNX

Industry Keywords

Injection MoldingElectro-Mechanical SystemsDisplay DesignPrototypingTier 1 Suppliers

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute mechanical design of displays per program timing, leading to successful launch of the product.
Using GM Studio theme (i.e., A-surface) as the guide, design mechanical components including castings, injection moldings, stampings, seals, PCBA mounts, adhesives, connector interface and fastening, etc.
Perform design calculations, GD&T and tolerance stacks.
Perform optimum material selection for specific applications within the display and for their interface to the vehicle (IP & Console, for example), using GM best practices and Materials Engineering as a partner in this selection.
Create 3D CAD, 2D CAD & lead CAD reviews with stakeholders.
Develop analysis and test plan for new design, perform proof of concept tests and analysis.
Lead prototyping and testing, analyze test data, and make necessary adjustments to mechanical designs.
Work with electrical engineers and PCBA designers to integrate components into electro-mechanical systems.
Support root cause analysis and solution development based on virtual and/or physical test results.
Build partnerships with functional peers internally within GM and externally at Tier 1 suppliers to align on display design per development cycles.
Develop virtualization technologies that help accelerate and de-risk product development.
Communicate design progress and risks to stakeholders and customers.
Drive mechanical design strategy for the enterprise.
Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree
10+ years of engineering experience in design and development of styled electronics and/or appearance grade injection molding, plating and casting.
Exceptional collaboration and teamwork skills; demonstrated ability for working across functional and organizational boundaries.
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (NX and Teamcenter are the tools required to execute GM projects), 2D drawings, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturability, and assembly.
Strong analytical skills and engineering fundamentals in solid mechanics, material science, heat transfer, mechanism design, and manufacturing.
Hands-on experience engaging with display manufacturers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs.
Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.