Description
Work Arrangement:
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidates is expected to report to the Tech Center in Warren, MI on a full-time basis
The Role
The General Motors Design organization is transforming the future of transportation and mobility solutions. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a team that is impacting the future of young people, as well as building the diverse talent pipeline for GM Design!
We are seeking a computational design and parametric modeling expert to drive the development of advanced workflows, innovation, and training throughout the GM design community using NX Algorithmic Modeling, Rhino, Grasshopper, Alias, Dynamo software, and other software. In this role, you will contribute to problem solving with design and engineering partners. You will provide technical expertise and guidance to cross functional studio teams.
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What You'll Do:
- Exhibits a safety mindset while identifying, taking ownership, and resolving safety concerns
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the use of Computational Design and algorithms to build complex sculpted surfaces for both conceptual, pre-production, and production purposes
- Mentors sculptors on the use, theory, and implementation of Computational Design
- Builds cross-platform hybrid workflows to generate high quality patterns using NURBS, NX Solid Modeling and Subdivisional surfaces to achieve Design's themes
- Develops innovative workflows, tools, and process for integration of Computational Design strategies into the overall vehicle design process
- Collaborates in the development of advanced surfacing through the creation of branded textures and patterns
- Creates vehicle exterior and interior themes using digital sculpting tools and form development
- Highly adept at balancing workloads to accommodate program needs across multiple studios
- Enables opportunities for collaboration to accomplish organizational goals
- Develop high quality aesthetic surfaces for digital models throughout the GVDP
- Assist in Testing, Developing common GM Global Design processes, and Best Practices
- Frequently assists studio personnel in developing solutions to engineering and design problems
- Adhere to and reinforce corporate data management processes (Teamcenter, SharePoint, PDM, etc.) and communication systems (timekeeping, email, etc.)
- Active participant in studio and patio reviews. Contributes expert aesthetic judgement with the studio design team by offering 3D solutions
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) :
- Demonstrates the courage to make the changes that will improve the organization and helps others overcome their resistance to change
- Approachable to others and builds an internal network and quickly escalates to leadership any personnel conflicts that arise
- Strong ability for estimating timing requirements for GVDP model execution
- Expertise in the use of computational software, i.e. Alias, NX, Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo
- Proficient in the use of current office software (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.) with strong ability to create presentations/communication documentation
- Seeks opportunities for innovation by executing on latest ideas and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
- Bachelor's degree preferred/equivalent industry related experience considered
- Advanced scripting and computer programming knowledge on Python or C# are preferred.
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. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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Diversity Information
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 workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)
General Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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