Senior Mechanical Packaging Engineer – Head-Up Display (HUD)

Our Mission: At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. Location: Hybrid (Onsite 1–3 days/week - Tues., Wed., Thurs.) Organization: Global Instrument Panel Cluster & HUD Engineering Job Type: Full-Time Role Overview The HUD Mechanical & Packaging Senior Engineer owns end-to-end build to print design of mechanical architecture and packaging execution. This role drives design, integration, and validation of robust, manufacturable hardware while enabling GM’s in-house HUD strategy.

Own build to print mechanical architecture and packaging across requirements, design, validation, and launch Translate optical/system requirements into compact, manufacturable build to print designs Lead packaging studies and trade-offs for volume, cost, and performance Integrate PGU, mirrors, lenses, and electronics into build to print assemblies Perform mechanical design and surrounding packaging tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure alignment Design build to print Head Up Display modules ensuring strategy alignment to vibration, thermal, and environmental robustness criteria Collaborate with Creative Design and Vehicle Integration teams to enable vehicle themes as well as best practices and HUD requirements Align packaging with IP, HVAC, wiring, windshield, and vehicle interfaces Apply GD&T and DFx for manufacturability and cost Drive early packaging design feasibility and risk identification Lead supplier mechanical design and integration reviews Support builds, validation, and root cause analysis of mechanical build to print design Provide data-driven updates to leadership Tools & Software Requirements 3D CAD (NX, Vis MockUp, CATIA, Creo) GD&T, Modal, and tolerance analysis tools (Abaqus) Packaging / clearance tools Data analysis tools (Excel, MATLAB, Python, Ansys) PLM (Teamcenter or equivalent) Validation tools (Jira, PRTS) Thermal / structural simulation tools Organizational Impact Establish ownership of HUD build to print packaging strategy Improve opto-mechanical integration and performance Reduce late-stage packaging issues Drive consistent engineering execution Support scalable GM-owned HUD architecture Required Qualifications Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field 5+ years experience in mechanical design/packaging Strong CAD experience Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up Cross-functional collaboration experience Strong analytical and communication skills Preferred Qualifications HUD or display packaging experience Opto-mechanical integration experience Thermal/vibration design knowledge GM processes familiarity Advanced degree Six Sigma / DFSS #LI-SW1 Why Join Us At GM, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles . You’ll work on cutting-edge antenna systems alongside some of the brightest minds in automotive and RF technology — with the resources to make an impact at scale. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and forward thinking . This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and help millions of customers around the world stay connected on the move . Bonus Potential:  An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.  Benefits : GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account,