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Senior Mechanical Packaging Engineer – Head-Up Display (HUD)

  • Emplacement
    • Warren, Michigan
  • Type d'emploi Full time
  • Posté
  • Job Requisition JR-202613904

Description

Our Mission:
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.

Location: Hybrid (Onsite 1–3 days/week - Tues., Wed., Thurs.)

Organization: Global Instrument Panel Cluster & HUD Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

The HUD Mechanical & Packaging Senior Engineer owns end-to-end build to print design of mechanical architecture and packaging execution. This role drives design, integration, and validation of robust, manufacturable hardware while enabling GM’s in-house HUD strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own build to print mechanical architecture and packaging across requirements, design, validation, and launch

  • Translate optical/system requirements into compact, manufacturable build to print designs

  • Lead packaging studies and trade-offs for volume, cost, and performance

  • Integrate PGU, mirrors, lenses, and electronics into build to print assemblies

  • Perform mechanical design and surrounding packaging tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure alignment

  • Design build to print Head Up Display modules ensuring strategy alignment to vibration, thermal, and environmental robustness criteria

  • Collaborate with Creative Design and Vehicle Integration teams to enable vehicle themes as well as best practices and HUD requirements

  • Align packaging with IP, HVAC, wiring, windshield, and vehicle interfaces

  • Apply GD&T and DFx for manufacturability and cost

  • Drive early packaging design feasibility and risk identification

  • Lead supplier mechanical design and integration reviews

  • Support builds, validation, and root cause analysis of mechanical build to print design

  • Provide data-driven updates to leadership

Tools & Software Requirements

  • 3D CAD (NX, Vis MockUp, CATIA, Creo)

  • GD&T, Modal, and tolerance analysis tools (Abaqus)

  • Packaging / clearance tools

  • Data analysis tools (Excel, MATLAB, Python, Ansys)

  • PLM (Teamcenter or equivalent)

  • Validation tools (Jira, PRTS)

  • Thermal / structural simulation tools

Organizational Impact

  • Establish ownership of HUD build to print packaging strategy

  • Improve opto-mechanical integration and performance

  • Reduce late-stage packaging issues

  • Drive consistent engineering execution

  • Support scalable GM-owned HUD architecture

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field

  • 5+ years experience in mechanical design/packaging

  • Strong CAD experience

  • Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up

  • Cross-functional collaboration experience

  • Strong analytical and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • HUD or display packaging experience

  • Opto-mechanical integration experience

  • Thermal/vibration design knowledge

  • GM processes familiarity

  • Advanced degree

  • Six Sigma / DFSS

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Why Join Us

At GM, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles . You’ll work on cutting-edge antenna systems alongside some of the brightest minds in automotive and RF technology — with the resources to make an impact at scale. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and forward thinking . This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and help millions of customers around the world stay connected on the move .

Bonus Potential:  An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. 

Benefits : 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.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. 

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Renseignements sur la diversité

General Motors est résolue à être un lieu de travail qui est non seulement exempt de discrimination illégale, mais aussi un endroit qui favorise véritablement l'inclusion et l'appartenance. Nous sommes convaincus que la diversité de la main-d'œuvre permet de créer un environnement dans lequel nos employés peuvent s'épanouir et développer de meilleurs produits pour nos clients. Nous encourageons les candidats intéressés à consulter les principales responsabilités et compétences requises pour chaque rôle et à postuler à tout poste qui leur correspond. Dans le cadre du processus de recrutement, les candidats peuvent devoir, le cas échéant, réussir une évaluation liée au poste ou une présélection d'emploi avant d'être embauchés.  Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre processus de recrutement.

Déclaration concernant l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi (É.-U.)

General Motors est fière d'être un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi.  Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en compte, sans égard à la race, à la couleur, à la religion, au sexe, à l'orientation sexuelle, à l'identité de genre, à l'origine ethnique, aux situations de handicap ou au statut protégé d'ancien combattant. 

Aménagements (É.-U. et Canada)

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