Job Description
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Concord, NC on a full-time basis.
The Role
We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Structural Analysis Engineer to join our elite team at GM Motorsports. Our team supports racing in multiple series, including NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, and Formula 1. As a Structural Analysis Engineer, you will collaborate with the design group to perform structural analysis using theoretical principles, finite element analysis (FEA), and optimization techniques. Your goal will be to achieve weight-efficient and robust designs for components and assemblies. Additionally, you will prepare and present detailed reports to the team and scrutinize load cases for design and analysis purposes.
What You'll Do
- Utilize structural engineering expertise and finite element (FE) pre/post processing skills.
- Proficiently interpret and work with solids, surfaces, complex assemblies, and technical drawings.
- Collaborate effectively with various program team members.
- Demonstrate analytical thinking, client-oriented focus, and a highly structured approach, coupled with excellent relationship-building and communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Multi-task efficiently in a dynamic, ever-changing setting, bringing a strong work ethic and integrity.
Additional Job Description
What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or a related field of Engineering.
- Minimum of one year of post-graduation industry experience as a structural engineer in the automotive, motorsports, or aerospace sectors.
- Academic understanding of composite and metallic structures.
- Strong theoretical knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA).
- Proficiency in FE pre/post processing.
- Basic knowledge of CAD systems.
- This position may be eligible for relocation benefits.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Master's degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or a related field of Engineering.
- Experience with composite draping simulation tools (e.g., Laminate Tools).
- Proficiency in structural optimization techniques.
- Hands-on experience with Altair HyperMesh/OptiStruct and Abaqus.
- Familiarity with CATIA or 3DX software.
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
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
GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at
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