Tooling & Layout Design Engineer – Electrical Manufacturing (SDV)

Job Description

Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV is looking for innovators who thrive in tough challenges and are passionate about tackling meaningful work that will shape the future of the automotive industry. This isnt a role for those looking for an easy pathits for those who embrace change push through obstacles and take ownership of complex problems. While there will be long days and moments that test your resilience youll find purpose in your work flexibility to prioritize your family and the support of a people-first culture. If youre ready to grow thrive and make a real impact wed love to hear from you.

WHY:Deliver production-ready tooling and plant layouts that enable consistent fit finish and electrical performanceensuring every vehicle meets GMs quality standards and earns customer trust at scale.

WHAT:Design and implement tooling and manufacturing layouts that support electrical system integrationfrom early concept through launchdriving efficiency repeatability and build quality across global production environments.

HOW:Partner directly with plant teams engineering and suppliers to translate vehicle and electrical requirements into manufacturable solutionsusing CAD GD&T and GM tooling standardswhile continuously refining designs based on build feedback constraints and production realities.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities):

• Design and develop tooling and overall layout concepts for new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Create detailed CAD models and drawings for tooling fixtures and equipment placement including development of Manufacturing Requirements based off GD&T best practices.
• Build robust partnerships across Manufacturing functions AIC MTS Flex Shop GM Vehicle Systems Execution and Commodity Management to drive alignment and execution for new electrical tooling across multiple plants.
• Collaborate with engineering operations suppliers and automation teams to ensure manufacturability and ergonomic efficiency.
• Support launch activities by refining layouts and tooling based on feedback and production needs.
• Analyze workflow space utilization and material flow to optimize plant layouts.
• Ensure designs comply with safety quality and GM regulatory standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling and layout efficiency.
• Collaborate across global teams and time zones with flexibility and strong communication.
• Foster a forward-thinking work culture that embraces change and navigates future organizational and industry challenges.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships across various functions including software manufacturing and program management to synergize efforts towards future innovations.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Proven background in tooling and layout design for manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of GM Manufacturing processes tooling design layout planning and electrical integration
• Proficiency in CAD software (NX TeamCenter AutoCAD SolidWorks or equivalent)
• Proficiency with GM Global Common Tooling & Controls Standards (GCCB GCCS GCCL etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to break down complex manufacturing and tooling challenges into structured logical approaches to problem solving
• Proven effectiveness working across cross-functional teams while maintaining organization and focus in fast-paced multi-priority environments
• Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of identifying inefficiencies and thinking beyond current-state manufacturing processes

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Familiarity with automation systems robotics and ergonomic design principles
• Prior involvement in plant operations or launch activities with a strong understanding of production dynamics.
• Ability to cross-functionally kick off process simulations for the tooling you design.

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