As a General Assembly Virtual Engineer, you will assess product designs for manufacturing readiness, lead dynamic simulations, and manage virtual builds across product lifecycles.
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
Virtual Builds
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred qualifications)
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
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 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.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] 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.
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
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 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.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] 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.
Top Skills
C#
Dbx
MS Office
Nx
Power Automate
Power BI
Power Query
Process Simulate
Python
Sharepoint
Teamcenter
Tecnomatix
VBA
Vismockup
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