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General Motors Fabrication Designer - California Advanced Studio in Pasadena, California

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Design Studio in Pasadena, California on a full-time basis.

The Job:

Come be a part of one of the most exciting global design studios that is changing the future of mobility! GM's Advanced Design Studio in Pasadena, California is seeting a motivated NX or Alias Designer with knowledge of fabrication processes and materials to help direct a team of designers that converts early Studio A surface into three dimensional models for the fabrication of design properties and show vehicles.

We are seeking a team player dedicated to a philosophy of designing to simplify assembly and to reduce material costs while leading others to do the same. You will have wide latitude for independent judgement with only moderate supervision given by management.

If this sounds like your next move, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

  • Responsible for digital surfacing of proof of concept and bench top models.

  • Responsible for b-side and build surface data for fabrication of show vehicle.

  • Responsible for build sections based off collected information.

  • Assists studio personnel in developing solutions to engineering and design problems

  • Create and maintain assemblies for large projects.

  • Build and maintain good working relationships with Shop, Project Management, and Design

  • Intuitive to new technology and applying them to improve existing techniques

  • Willingness to innovate and take measured risks

  • Supervise quality control and build schedule

  • Coordinate input from internal and external customer to better understand customer needs and or perceptions.

  • Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in area of expertise

  • Perform basic assessment of surface quality

  • Adhere to corporate data management processes (Teamcenter, SharePoint etc.) and communication systems (timekeeping, email etc.)

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Experience as an Alias Design Modeler- 5+ years

  • Knowledge in MS Office (Work, Excel, Powerpoint)

  • Experience using Siemens NX (Unigraphics) a plus

  • Analytical ability to solve complex problems

  • Knowledge of fabrication processes, including equipment and materials.

  • Previous fabrication experience

  • Knowledge of additional CAD systems

  • Ability to work under tight timelines and handle multiple assignments at once

  • Strong ability to create production math models using high tolerance specifications

  • Creative background with strong emphasis in graphic and digital applications

  • Areas of expertise and knowledge in NURBS modeling, Sub-d modeling, polygon modeling, rapid prototyping, NX, surfacing class A, surfacing class B, Animation, Dynamo (parametric design)

  • Bachelor’s level degree or equivalent combination of education and industry related experience required.

Compensation:

  • The expected base compensation for this role is: 100,530 and 160,587 Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

  • You also need to include general information about potential commissions, if applicable.

  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;

• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;

• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;

• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;

• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

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. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​

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