AM Design Engineer

GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC

Title : AM Design Engineer

Job Summary :

The AM Design Engineer will serve as a rotational member of product design teams, embedding directly into projects to apply AM design principles and provide feedback to the core AM Design group. This role focuses on developing optimized geometries for laser powder bed fusion using 3DXpert and NX, while also supporting prototyping, fixtures, and tooling through FDM systems. A key part of the role is creating and refining test geometries in collaboration with the AM Materials and AM Process teams to accelerate parameter development and process optimization. Success in this role means delivering manufacturable, cost-effective designs that balance design freedom with process constraints, while building foundational expertise in AM design.

Key Responsibilities :

• Apply design-for-additive-manufacturing (DfAM) rules and guidelines to create optimized LPBF parts.
• Collaborate with product design teams on part orientation, support strategies, and manufacturability reviews.
• Develop and iterate test geometries to support AM Materials and AM Process teams in parameter, simulation, and process optimization.
• Support rapid prototyping efforts using in-house and external AM equipment, including FDM for fixtures, tooling, and prototypes.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior designers on AM design practices.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to the continuous improvement of AM design standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with downstream manufacturing stakeholders to ensure efficient and achievable manufacturing plans.
• Become a technical resource and mentor for cross functional teams incorporating AM into their manufacturing workflow.

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Why Join Us

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.

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