Interior AVD Engineering Designer

Job DescriptionThis role is categorized as hybrid. The selected candidate will be expected to work on-site at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week, or as otherwise determined by the hiring leader.This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.The Role: Do you have a passion for enabling world-class interiors using engineering principles and design innovation? The Interiors Engineering Designer is responsible for creating detailed interior components and system-level designs that combine functionality, safety, and aesthetic appeal. Working closely with Architecture, Studio Design, Safety, and Manufacturing teams, this role ensures that innovative concepts are translated into robust, manufacturable solutions. The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced NX CAD modeling skills, attention to detail, and the ability to apply engineering principles to meet occupant safety, ergonomic, and assembly requirements. Creativity, collaboration, and self-motivation are essential, as this position balances design intent, customer experience, and manufacturing feasibility throughout the architectural development process of interiors.What you'll do:Develop highly integrated subsystems to resolve packaging challenges, ensuring design best practices and criteria are maintained.Develop and integrate engineering criteria for interior components collaborating closely with Vehicle Architecture, Studio Styling and Release Engineer teams.Apply DFSS and design-thinking methodologies to manage trade-offs and evaluate alternatives considering cost, mass, timing, dimensional variation, assembly, and other architectural imperatives.Integrate global and regional safety requirements into interior architectures, developing solutions that exceed standards.Actively communicate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical challenges within Expert Team meetings for your area of responsibility.Ensure that interior subsystems align with safety, occupant accommodations, storage, and accessibility.Participate in CITs and SDIT Workgroups to balance innovation, design for assembly, manufacturability and interior best practices.Benchmark competitive interiors to ensure packaging and component performance meet or exceed industry standards.Create and maintain NX models for surface guidance and space claims, continuously developing your NX skills.Incorporate Voice of the Customer insights into interior packaging and design solutions to maximize space utilization and enhance customer experience.Support Math Virtual Assessments and Synch Point reviews to validate design integrity and integration.Your Skills & Abilities (Qualifications)5+ years’ experience in a related areaB.S. in Engineering or related fieldAdvanced NX CAD Modeling SkillsAdvanced use of Teamcenter and TcVisUnderstanding engineering theory and principles of automotive designUnderstanding of design for manufacturing and design for assemblyExcellent oral and written communication skillsUtilization of benchmarking toolsetsDemonstrated ability to work independently and with othersAptitude to integrate complex interior subsystems and a passion for innovationExcellent organizational skillsUnderstanding of Engineering SpecificationsUnderstanding of human to vehicle interfaceWhat Will Give You a Competitive EdgeGraduate degree in Engineering or related fieldInterior subsystem experienceDevelopment of standard math models (SMM), user defined features, or templatesKnowledge and use of CAE toolsDesign for Six Sigma (DFSS) CertificationGM 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.) 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., H1-B, 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}. 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