Studio Design Engineer
Core
Integrating and balancing vehicle models with design at the earliest stages of development to resolve packaging issues while protecting design aesthetic.
Role type
Senior IC studio design engineer (automotive packaging)
Builds
Vehicle packages, surface models, and space claims for GM mobility products
Domain
Automotive design and engineering
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
NX (Unigraphics) modeling, DFSS methodologies, vehicle/occupant packaging, space claims development, competitive benchmarking, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
DFSS Black Belt certification, statistics coursework, mechanics of materials, integrated design coursework
Technologies
NX, VR/MR mockups, clay modeling
Responsibilities
Create and refine engineering criteria with design partners; Lead development of integrated engineering solutions to resolve packaging issues; Use physical and mathematical models to evaluate alternatives; Apply DFSS methodologies to manage tradeoffs; Integrate regional and global requirements; Support technical development of design surfaces in digital models, full-size clay models, and VR/MR mockups; Benchmark competitive vehicles; Develop space claims and package solutions that maximize space utilization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC