Design Lead Technical (DLT) – Bumper, Fascia, Grille & Exterior Trim

Descripción

This role is categorized as hybrid. The selected candidate will be expected to work on-site at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week, or as otherwise determined by the hiring leader.

• This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.  

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale..

About the Role:

The Design Lead Technical (DLT) provides technical leadership, daily work direction, and project coordination for a team of Designers within the Bumper, Fascia, Grille & Trim organization. This role is responsible for developing and driving high-quality math-based design solutions that meet complex system and subsystem requirements while ensuring successful vehicle integration across all phases of the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP).

The DLT applies advanced technical expertise, sound engineering judgment, and creative problem-solving to develop and implement virtual vehicle integration solutions that support program objectives for quality, timing, cost, manufacturability, and performance. This position requires a high degree of independence, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership in the execution of design deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Team Development

Provide guidance, coaching, and technical direction to Designers by:

• Driving understanding and application of system and subsystem requirements within the assigned SMT area.
• Ensuring effective use of GM CAD and Data Management systems.
• Leading the development, refinement, and release of Criteria and Typical Sections.
• Establishing ownership and consistency of Standard Modeling Methods and Virtual Integration Methods.
• Promoting adherence to design processes and best practices, including:
  • Standard Modeling Methods
  • Clearance Analysis
  • Vehicle Assembly Structure (VAS)
  • Global Data Security requirements
• Coaching team members in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and vehicle integration principles.
• Supporting completion of NX analyses and ensuring proper interpretation and application of results.
• Sharing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement through best practice updates, training sessions, and mentoring activities.

Technical Execution & Program Leadership

Lead and support program execution by:

• Facilitating and participating in Design Reviews, Virtual Reviews, Program Development Team (PDT) meetings, and other cross-functional workgroups.
• Developing and validating virtual integration solutions for components, subsystems, and full vehicle applications.
• Ensuring material, mass, and part specification data are accurate and maintained within math models.
• Collaborating with CAE teams to evaluate studies and implement design improvements.
• Providing expertise on GVDP requirements, math fidelity expectations, and Global Math Fidelity Template deliverables.
• Supporting the integration of subsystem designs into overall vehicle systems.
• Conducting design studies, evaluating alternatives, and providing technical recommendations to support program decisions.
• Driving quality and timing of design releases to ensure compliance with GVDP milestones and program deliverables.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues while balancing system requirements, manufacturing constraints, cost targets, and vehicle performance objectives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency in NX CAD modeling and virtual vehicle integration.
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems, manufacturing processes, and design release requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive results in a fast-paced development environment.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Preferred

• Extensive experience supporting vehicle development through multiple GVDP cycles.
• Knowledge of GM design standards, math methodologies, and data management systems.
• Experience leading component, subsystem, or vehicle integration activities across multiple programs.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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