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DRE - Seat Core Engineering

warren, MI

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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 benefits

At General Motors, we are redefining mobility through human-centered design and advanced engineering. Our teams create vehicles and experiences that go beyond transportation—delivering safety, intelligence, and connectivity at scale

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 You'll 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 DFMEA's (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.

Review,supportand 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

Sponsorship:

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources .

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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warren, MI, 48091, US

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