Advanced Vehicle Design Lead Technical (DLT) - GM Defense
Yesterday• Milford, MI
Description
The Role
The Design Technical Lead (DLT) will provide daily technical direction and assign work to a team of designers. You will lead the development of Math Design Solutions to meet subsystem requirements, create Math models for parts and subsystems, oversee the creation of all Program IAs, and own the population of the IAs into VAS variants that create a digital representation of the team's current design intent. Additionally, you will mentor the team on product and math-based processes like the content and creation of Engineering Drawings, and the creation of unique drawings and files in support of prototype fabrication. Responsibilities include supporting the Design Group Manager (DGM) with workload balancing and scheduling within the team. This position requires a high level of skill, accuracy, and coordination under general supervision. Additionally, it requires a large amount of understanding of the GM VAS/TKV process and a working understanding of prototype metal fabrication support and processes.
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What You'll Do
- Guarantee adherence to math design deliverables (Global Design InfoBOOK and Design Standard Work).
- Lead and facilitate virtual design reviews, ensuring on-time completion aligned with program timing.
- Advise DGM on assignment status, resource capacity, and capability.
- Provide technical mentoring for major virtual process development and standard work.
- Demonstrated application of design operations and processes (Standard modeling, Clearance Analysis, etc.)
- Applies manufacturability, Design for Assembly, and integration knowledge to parts and subsystem designs
- Supports lessons learned, updating best practices and learning sessions with program teams
- Supports current production change management processes
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- 10+ years of experience in product design or a related field.
- Associates/Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience.
- Proficient in NX, Teamcenter, Teamcenter Visualization, Design for Fabrication, DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and Suspension Development.
- High level of Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others including global partners.
- Working knowledge of CAE and eGD&T.
- Knowledge of product design concepts and manufacturing processes (i.e. injection molding, stamping, casting, extrusion, machining, etc.).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to work independently to solve highly complex problems and lead teams to consensus when needed.
- Analytical Thinking skills and ability to analyze complex problems, identify patterns, and apply logical reasoning to develop effective solutions and make informed decisions.
- Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Deep Experience and knowledge on software's: NX, Teamcenter & VisMockup
- Complete Vehicle design experience
- Defense Industry design knowledge
- Mil-Spec Knowledge
- Knowledge of commonly used materials and related properties
- Ability to synthesize design solutions for difficult problems
- Understand packaging constraints and designing in context
- Ability to apply advanced tool sets to increase robustness and efficiencies in designs
- Understanding of analysis tools
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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}.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee)
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Client-provided location(s): Milford, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202600126
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-09T00:13:23
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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