Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Virtual Engineering, Propulsion Systems

At General Motors, we are redefining manufacturing through advanced digital engineering, simulation, and virtual tools. Our Global Propulsion Systems (GPS) team brings decades of industry-leading expertise across engines, transmissions, electric drive units, and batteries that power a broad portfolio of commercial and passenger vehicles.

Within GPS, the Virtual Engineering Process Team is helping shape the future of Manufacturing Engineering by developing and implementing CAD, CAM, CAE, 3D, and virtual software tools that accelerate product and process design. Our goal is simple: bring products to market faster, smarter, and with flawless execution.

We are looking for a self-motivated, innovation-minded Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and help advance model-based manufacturing simulation and emulation. In this role, you will lead virtual simulation and emulation efforts, support the evaluation and deployment of new hardware and software solutions, and help drive GM’s 100% virtual manufacturing engineering vision.

What You'll Do

• Lead virtual simulation and emulation initiatives that support manufacturing engineering and digital transformation efforts

• Create and improve standardized virtual engineering processes that drive efficiency across equipment sourcing and project execution

• Support the storage, processing, and accessibility of data across multiple platforms to enable scalability and collaboration

• Partner with Process Engineering Leads and Machine Tool Builders to develop digital twins of physical manufacturing systems for simulation, testing, and real-time monitoring

• Evaluate, design, and optimize manufacturing systems using Teamcenter Manufacturing Process Planner, Process Simulate, Integrated Emulation, and XR tools

• Collaborate with Central Lead Manufacturing Engineers and IT teams to ensure consistency in simulation and emulation project execution across propulsion programs and manufacturing disciplines

• Provide technical direction for the investigation, business integration testing, and deployment of both new and legacy virtual software and hardware utilities

• Stay current on advancements in process simulation technology, industry trends, and emerging best practices

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Siemens PLM and CAD systems, preferably NX

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Siemens Tecnomatix Process Simulate or similar platforms

• Basic understanding of PLC and robot programming, preferably Fanuc

• Exposure to Agile methodologies and tools

• Experience with business integration testing

• Familiarity with powertrain components and manufacturing processes

• Knowledge of data modeling and system architecture

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with XR technologies

• Familiarity with GM Dual Check Safety Standards and Global Common Controls Structure

• Experience in project execution

• 3D modeling experience, preferably in NX

• Experience with CAM and/or CNC machining, with NX CAM preferred