Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren Technical Center three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role:

Responsible for crashworthiness development of vehicle structure for GM Vehicle Programs. Depending on the candidate’s engineering background, the assignment might involve performing structural crashworthiness or post- crash electrical Integrity (PCEI) evaluations/ development. Lead engineering projects by demonstrating initiative, creativity, independent judgment, and project management throughout the vehicle development process. Provide technical direction while working with multiple functional groups.​

What You'll Do:

• Understand and apply GM Safety CAE standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.

• Utilize GM Safety CAE standard work procedures for all simulations and assure high quality models.

• Use CAE to lead the vehicle design, while balancing all applicable Global Safety Requirements for specific area of responsibility (i.e. Frontal Impacts).

• Perform Computer Aided Engineering simulations to evaluate full vehicle crashworthiness performance for high speed Frontal, Side, Rear impacts or Post crash electrical Integrity load cases, restraints balancing/development for Occupant protection, etc. using LS-DYNA software.

• Generate feasible and timely vehicle design recommendations and technical solutions to meet safety performance targets for the vehicle program as documented in the Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS).

• Balance safety requirements based on the results of crash simulations for the major safety load cases with other performance requirements.

• Work with engineering functions, program teams, suppliers, manufacturing and others to implement design changes as required to achieve vehicle performance.

• Use advanced CAE tools and methods (DOE/DFSS/MDO) to optimize the structural designs. Improve structural efficiency, achieve improved performance with less mass (topology, shape, weld/adhesive, gauge, lightweight materials, etc.).

• Attend post-test teardowns at the Vehicle Proving Grounds to interpret measurements, conduct analysis, and compare CAE to test results.

• Work with global teams in a collaborative environment.

• Present performance status at appropriate forums on regular basis(Safety PIT, PDT, CIT, QIT).

• Demonstrate GM Core Values and Behaviors.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an (ABET) accredited University: Mechanical, Aero, Civil, Materials, Applied Physics.

• 5+ years of demonstrated proficiency with CAE or related engineering experience (DRE, validation, lab).

• Knowledge of engineering theory and application in automotive structures development.

• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt expeditiously.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.

• High level of analytical ability to solve challenging problems and to integrate complex systems.

• Knowledge of statistical and optimization tools and techniques.

• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;

• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;

• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;

• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;

• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. 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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