Job Description

Job Description

In this role as the Programmable Vehicle Model (PVM) Operations you will need a passion for providing a service to multiple teams within Team GM; Advanced Vehicle Development, Advanced Design Studios, Human Factors, Production Studio/Engineering and others as they need to use the unique tool within GM. Your responsibility is to focus on using the Programmable Vehicle Model (PVM) as a tool to work with the initial vehicle package core to Occupant Accommodation. The work is multi-faceted and requires the ability to help teams solve critical engineering problems using the PVM as the tool for quickly identifying solutions.

The PVM is a unique tool that provides a full-size bedplate to allow designers and engineers see first-hand the occupant packages developed with both art and engineering design. The tool has become a prominent part of the initial vehicle development stage due to its ability to provide live changes to dimensions for seating, roof, I/P, Steering Whl, Pedal, etc. during reviews.

The PVM is targeted as a source that provides a platform for both physical and Virtual Reality (VR) reviews in a collaborative fashion, along with the ability to live stream to share reviews globally. This tool is a great opportunity for the person who also enjoys identifying ways to innovate and implement new technology.

Responsibilities

This position will be responsible to work with both designers and engineers to demonstrate the physical components or general arrangement of specific occupant packaging environments and understand the variables which are identified for studies or evaluations to confirm engineering details affecting studio surface or occupant integration as defined using the PVM along with VR as required.

Additional Job Description

• Problem solving; understanding/ideating solutions using the PVM to solve/evaluate
• UG NX ; review math, cut sections, light design
• Human Factors; understanding the human interface for occupant accommodation
• Fabrication; cardboard modeling of 3d components as required
• SAE J1100; vehicle interior dimensions/standards for occupant packaging
• SAE J826; Seat check measurement
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM); ability to define vehicle grid to measure J1100 dimensions
• Vehicle Architecture/Integration; understanding the basic precepts of the initial development process for occupant accommodation
• Programmable Vehicle Modeling using the tool (PVM); operating the tool for package setups to help teams solve the problems
  

Requirements

• Previous PVM Experience or an Associates Degree in Engineering or related Fields
• 5 Years of experience in automotive industry; technician, fabrication, design, metrology
• A continuous growth mindset with a curiosity in vehicle design both engineering/studio
• Ability to influence and build relationships across internal teams with external partners
• Highly effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated experience successfully operating in environments with high ambiguity and high levels of personal autonomy
• Able to convey complex findings and supporting data in a clear, concise and engaging manner
• Proactive/ results driven individual with high levels of initiative and leadership capability
• Demonstrated Leadership capability with small teams, as well as the ability to work across organizational structure to achieve synergy
• Strong desire to demonstrate innovative and strategic skills where issues may be ambiguous (ability to be both strategic and tactical)
• Ability to learn, understand, and clearly explain new technologies
  

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

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and 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 at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com . 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.