CAD Designer Intern
About GM
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Job Description
At GM, we earn customers for life. We build brands that inspire passion and loyalty. This starts with the design of each and every vehicle. We like to place our "innovate now" culture in the forefront of what we are doing.
As a CAD Designer Intern you are responsible for developing CAD design solutions to meet component requirements and performance standards. This includes problem solving with support of Advanced Development Analysis Software. Multi-functional team communication is required for proper issue resolution. Daily activities require you to understand basic design concepts and problem solving. This means you have the ability to work with minimal direction and make basic decisions based on general practices and procedures. We would also love you to grow skills to be proficient in CAD Tools and understanding basic Standard Modeling Methods and Best Practices.
Primary Responsibilities
- Developing an understanding of manufacturability of components and subsystems
- Participates in design reviews and integration work groups
- Documents and maintains materials, mass, and other part specifications within the Math file
- Completes NX Analysis for their subsystem. Applies results and learning to future models
- Coordinates guidance from multiple internal / external customers to meet requirements
- Shares lessons learned with Team and/or Organization
- Creates quality math data (models) and executes appropriate engineering changes
- Keeps Design team aware of project status, timing, and technical issues
- Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities
- Alignment to the Global Virtual Design Group: Chassis, Body, Interiors, Thermal, Electrical, Engine/Transmission, Data Management, Virtual Engineering, Virtual Build and Visualization
Additional Job Description
Qualifications
- Currently pursing a Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering
- Must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Must be Sophomore standing or higher
Desired Skills:
- Successful completion of CAD (Solid Works/NX/Catia/etc.) and Analysis (CAE/FEA) courses
- Knowledgeable in appropriate design methods and procedures based on common modeling process
- Developing knowledge of CAE and interpreting results
- Understanding of product design concepts and manufacturing processes (i.e. injection molding, stamping, extrusion, machining, etc.)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Analytical problem solving skills
- Basic understanding of Specifications and Release terms and systems
- Knowledge of statistical methods as applied to experimental design and process development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience
- Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed
- Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust
- Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric
Housing assistance is available to candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of 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 understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Apply at:
https://search-careers.gm.com/job/GENEA0084JR000005432ENUS/CAD-Designer-Intern