Motorsports Carbon Fiber CAD Design Engineer

Job Description

Onsite: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

The Role

GM Motorsports Performance Engineering is expanding its motorsports engineering group. GM Motorsports races in NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA and is currently pursuing an entry into Formula 1.  We are seeking a Carbon Fiber CAD Design Engineer to work with the racing programs during all stages of life from part design to layup schedule and material choices. With your experience level, you can run FEA on parts designed and have the capability to convert surfaces into parts. Position is open to international hiring.

What You’ll Do

• Use your Catia experience and analytical thinking skills to create solids, surfaces, complex assemblies, and drawings

• Collaborate with various members of the race program teams using a strong client-oriented focus

• Partner with others to learn from and share knowledge in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree Engineering

• 5+ number of years of automotive, motorsports or aerospace industry designing carbon fiber parts

• CATIA or 3DX work industry experience

• Carbon fiber mold and part design

• Carbon fiber material knowledge

• Carbon fiber layup knowledge

• Solid modeling

• Surface modeling

• Various Cad systems

• Ability to handle multiple programs efficiently

• Excellent written and verbal skills

• Basic vehicle knowledge

• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics

• Knowledge of aerodynamics

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Participation in either professional or amateur racing

About GM

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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

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