Metric Development Engineer at General Motors

Milford, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Engineering
5+ years of experience in automotive industry
Vehicle Dynamics and/or Chassis Release experience
Oral and written communication skills
DFSS Green Belt (Black Belt Preferred)
Experience with programming, including MATLAB, Excel and Visual Basic
Basic understanding of vehicles and dynamics and chassis systems
Versed in Vehicle Dynamics and/or Chassis systems with ability to assess vehicles subjectively and objectively
Understanding of Vehicle Dynamics VDDV capabilities, processing tools and programming tools such as Matlab, Visual Basic and Excel
Ability to work with limited direction and independently, make decisions based on general practices and procedures
Ability to exercise independent judgement and creative solution development with minimal direction

Responsibilities

Leadership of projects for Vehicle Dynamics metric development
Responsible for growth of vehicle metrics and collaborating with VDDV on analysis tools and methods
Utilization of various tools to assess Vehicle Dynamics (e.g. Hardware, XiL, 8 Post, VHF/VIMF, simulation, etc.)
Ability to use assess data and calculate metrics (primarily MATLAB, but other tools can be used to “brainstorm”)
Knowledge of how to parse various forms of data (SQL, Excel, .csv, .dat, .txt, etc.)
Keeps VPOs, Manager & Director informed of assignment status, timing, and technical issues
Independently creates/manages project plans
Takes initiative to make efficiency improvements
Documents work completed with attention to detail
Makes recommendations based on work completed
Good communication of technical topics
Available to assist and communicate with the other Regions
Stays ahead of current product developments and trends in area of responsibility
Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities
Ensures high quality, on time completion of tasks
Work with the Vehicle Dynamics Data Manager, VPOs, VDDV, test engineers, and technicians
Work on both hardware and simulation projects that establish metrics and processes to assess Vehicle Dynamics
Establish test plans, schedule testing/ride evaluations, work with VDDV analysts and mine data from multiple sources
Create process methods and metrics from data collected, with the goal of implementing them in virtual tools

Skills

Vehicle Dynamics

Chassis Systems

Matlab

Visual Basic

Excel

VDDV

Data Mining

Simulation

Test Planning

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters

1908Year Founded

$486.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

Flexible Work Hours

Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.

Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.

Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.

GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.

GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.

Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.

Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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