Manufacturing Tooling Design Engineer

Job Description

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.

Join our dynamic team at the Autonomous Robotic Center as a Manufacturing Tooling Design Engineer within our Manufacturing System Design and Deployment organization. In this hands-on role, you'll design and develop cutting-edge manufacturing tooling using Siemens NX and Teamcenter, enabling rapid execution and precision.

What You'll Do

• Tool Design Development: Create and refine manufacturing tooling that drives efficiency and performance on the production floor.
• Quality Assurance: Lead critical design reviews to ensure first-time-right quality in tooling development.
• Safety Compliance: Champion safety by ensuring all equipment and processes meet rigorous standards.
• Collaboration: Partner with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams to deploy systems that hit production targets.
• Data Analysis: Use production data to uncover insights, drive improvements, and inform tooling decisions.
• Problem-Solving: Tackle manufacturing challenges head-on with root cause analysis and corrective action strategies.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements that boost productivity and product quality.
• Documentation and Reporting: Keep detailed records and share actionable insights with stakeholders.
• Training and Development: Mentor teammates on tooling best practices, equipment operation, and quality standards.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering - or 10+ years of relevant design experience.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX software.
• 5+ years of hands-on tooling design experience.
• Familiarity with safety compliance and equipment buy-off processes (e.g., G-Comply).

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Advanced degree in a related engineering field.
• Experience designing robotic end effectors and tooling.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping techniques.
• Certifications in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar methodologies.
• Industry experience in automotive or aerospace manufacturing.

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 based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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