Job Description
This role is categorized as hybrid meaning the selected candidate will be expected to work onsite at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week (or other frequency determined by their manager).
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance
About the role:
As a Senior Product Engineer you willbe responsible forleading product development andCore Engineering /integration activities within the Seat Core Engineeringteam. Responsibilities include utilizing engineering tools and processes to successfully develop seat variants for vehicle programs.
Effectively achieve program milestonesbythorough and rigorous program management.
What Youll Do:(Responsibilities):
Design development analysis implementation and validation of the complex Seat subsystems will be yourday to dayduties.
Perform engineering design evaluations and concept development across vehicle programs usingDFSSapproach.
Utilize engineering tools (DFMEA ICDs PFMEA) and leverage CAE groups including Safety Performance to successfully develop the best system design solutions.
Complete DFMEs (FIT) on time with quality.
Package components manage CAD development through supplier or GMdesignersand collaborate with other systems within the vehicle.
Ensurebest practices are incorporated in the CAD andseekssupport when bestpracticenot met.
Work cross-functionally to support initial vehicle configuration work realize cost optimization deliver customer-driven requirements and implement product and process improvements
Balance business imperatives including but not limited to cost mass complexity timing and content
Communicate information to and from internal and external customer organizations (e.g. Creative Design Purchasing Manufacturing Quality suppliers) and lead the product development team (PDT).
Track and resolve open issues with support.
Reviewsupportand apply benchmarking for design direction competitiveness.
SupportSVIteam through early engagement.
Understanding customer needs and architecture limitations
Integrate components occupant and seating system
Look forward and anticipate usages ( do not focus on point solutions)
Develop RE-USE strategy across all Seating systems
Reduce component variants
Provide improvements and solutions to enable comfort and craftsmanship
Provide features and solutions for consistent quality assembly and closeout (to seat and vehicle)
Support virtual validation goals.
Incorporate lessons learned and continuous improvements based on physical validation and builds
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering/ Industrial and Systems Engineering/ Civil Engineering required
Minimum 5 years of developing and executing technical solutions for mechanical components to support new vehicle programs
Previous Seat development experience
Balancing business imperatives including but not limited to cost mass complexity and timing
Comfortable working with multidisciplinary and cross-cultural teams
Ability to deal optimally with ambiguity and forward-thinking environment
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green belt certification required
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Black belt certification required
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Master Degree in Engineering preferred
Familiarity with structured problem-solving methods Red-X
Experience with DFMEA PFMEA and GD&T
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g. H-1B TN STEM OPT etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
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