General Motors
Lead/Studio Design Engineer - Interior Components
Warren, Michigan, United States of America · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Experience
- Lead: 5+ years in a related area. Studio: 2+ years in a related area.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other relevant degree; equivalent established substitute may be considered as stated.
- Visa sponsorship
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role; candidates who need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future should not apply.
About the job
Integrates and engineers vehicle interior components with Design and cross-functional teams, balancing customer needs, packaging, engineering requirements, and design intent.
What you'll do
- Develop engineering criteria and integrated solutions for customer-facing interior components while protecting design aesthetics.
- Evaluate package alternatives using models and DFSS, balancing cost, mass, timing, assembly, variation, and program requirements.
- Coordinate cross-functional reviews, resolve issues, and support design-surface development in digital, physical, and virtual models.
What they ask for
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or another relevant degree; an equivalent established substitute may be considered, including a technical associate background plus Michigan Tech University DE Certificate during the DE transition period.
- Understanding of engineering theory and automotive design principles, plus familiarity with manufacturing processes and engineering specifications.
- CAD experience: Unigraphics/NX for Lead; proficiency in Unigraphics for Studio.
- Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Nice to have
- Experience in interior component design and engineering.
- Coursework in statistics, mechanics of materials, vehicle/occupant packaging, or integrated design.
Tools
Unigraphics/NX, DFSS, VR/MR
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