Fabrication Engineering- Design Lead Technical

Job Description

GM Design is looking for a Design Lead to join the talented and dedicated individuals of the Fabrication Engineering Team. This team uses surface data crafted by the Design Studios and develops 3D parts that can be fabricated and assembled by the Design Fabrication Shops. The Design Center Fabrication Engineering team uses Siemens NX along with other CAD tools to aid in the Design process by engineering the studio’s conceptual designs into three-dimensional life-like models.

We are looking for a motivated NX Design Lead with knowledge of fabrication processes and materials to help direct a team of designers that converts early Studio A surface into three dimensional models for the fabrication of Design properties and show vehicles. We need a teammate dedicated to a philosophy of designing to simplify assembly and to reduce material costs while leading others to do the same. The work is of a technical nature requiring the use of independent judgment within the limits of general practices and standards. Creative initiative is also required.

This role is an onsite position.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! There has never been a more exciting time to join GM!

This is a union-represented, salaried position covered under the applicable GM-UAW agreement
 

Responsibilities:

• Lead others and provide technical guidance as needed
• Train team members to improve skills of the group
• Create and maintain assemblies for large projects
• Work directly with Project Lead to understand project requirements
• Attend and participate in Build Meetings
• Maintain awareness of quality standards, communicate department quality goals and use resources to tackle quality problems
• Drive first time quality in the design of models
• Build and maintain good working relationships with Shop, Project Management, and Studio Personnel
• Communicate between shifts, and other departments to implement standard methodologies, resolve problems and sustain consistent performance to objectives
• Create designs that control costs and achieve productivity improvements
• Knowledge of specialty/concept vehicle build and fabrication practices
• Solve difficult design problems
• Willingness to innovate and take measured risks
• Interpret and analyze work orders, drawings, and parts list
• Generate and maintain Bill of Materials
• Supervise quality control and build schedule
• Basic understanding of GMS System
• Meet all timing, quality and cost requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of fabrication and automotive design principles
• Advanced analytical skills for solving unusual or difficult problems
• Familiarity with automotive manufacturing processes
• Effective interpersonal skills for cross-functional teamwork
• Working knowledge of engineering specifications

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