Job Description

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

Relocation

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

The Role

Join our Global Manufacturing team as a General Assembly Virtual Engineer, where you'll assess product designs for manufacturing readiness using math-based tools and simulation technologies. You'll lead virtual builds, dynamic simulations, and cross-functional reviews to ensure robust product launches. This role focuses on early product development and requires adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Ideal candidates are curious, self-motivated, collaborative, and results-driven.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

Simulation Engineering

Perform dynamic simulations for robotic/manual operations

Analyze tool designs and product interfaces

Recommend improvements to product, process, and tooling

Deliver reports with findings and solutions

Manage simulation requests and advise on feasibility

Lead collaborative reviews with engineering teams

Ensure simulation outputs meet program timelines

Drive continuous improvement and apply problem-solving tools

Adjust to shifting program and team priorities

Adjust work schedule to meet the needs of a global team

Virtual Builds

Execute virtual builds across the product lifecycle

Create and manage build sequences using Siemens Manufacturing Process Planner (MPP)

Lead virtual build events with cross-functional teams

Integrate plant layouts and ergonomic data into virtual assessments

Validate new methods and technologies

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor’s in Engineering or other relevant degree

2+ years in dynamic simulation (e.g., Process Simulate)

Knowledge of General Assembly processes and launch support

Experience with automotive assembly process analysis in Body Assembly or General Assembly

Basic programming knowledge using tools like Python, C#, VBA, or DBX

Proficiency in:

Process Simulate / Tecnomatix

Teamcenter (TcVis, MPP)

VisMockup, NX

Microsoft Office and SharePoint

Power BI / Power Query

Power Automate

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred qualifications)

Experience with:

IC.IDO or similar Virtual Reality tools

Programming: VBA, Python, C#, DBX

Strong communication and simplification of technical concepts

Experience leading large engineering reviews (150+ attendees)

Familiarity with ergonomics, tooling, robotics, and manufacturing launch execution

Sponsorship

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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

About GM

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Why Join Us 

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 to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

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