Compliant Variation Analysis 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 peopleas we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

This role focuses on creating variation simulation models that account for part and process variation as well as taking part stiffness and structural compliance into consideration.

The role partners with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, suppliers, and launch teams to translate analysis results into robust design and manufacturing decisions.

• Assist with dimensional strategies, datum schemes, locating strategies, tolerance allocation through variation analysis simulations.
• Build and run 3D variation models using approved engineering methods and tools.
• Develop or support compliant variation models that account for part stiffness and material behavior to help drive dimensional strategies that meet customer needs and reduce waste and rework for GM
• Combine 3D variation simulation with traditional CAE analyses to evaluate dimensional performance and identify design or process improvements.
• Help identify dimensional risks and communicate recommended actions to cross-functional partners.
• Participate in reviews with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, suppliers, and plant teams.
• Maintain clear technical documentation, action plans, and status updates.
• Apply GM processes, standards, lessons learned, and engineering best practices to assigned work.
• Build knowledge of digital engineering tools and identify opportunities to improve dimensional processes and automation.

• BS in Engineering, Math or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant work experience
• Knowledgeable in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Design/Release/Manufacturing Experience

• MS in Engineering
• CAE Experience
• ASME Y14.5M – Professional Certification

• DFSS Black Belt Certification and/or DFSS Green Belt Certification

• Advanced Vehicle Development Experience
• Manufacturing /Assembly Experience
• Product Launch Experience
• Unigraphics (UG)/NX
• Teamcenter Visualization Mock-Up

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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.

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