CAM - Compartment Architecture Manager

GM • Warren, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

The Role
The Compartment Architecture Manager (CAM) serves as the single voice of a single vehicle Compartment area, uniting Engineering Functions, Manufacturing, and Studio with a shared vision. This role is the leader of collaboration, guiding all stakeholders to deliver outstanding Integration Solutions with precision and excellence. The CAM will lead and manage a small team of CIDEs. Ultimately the CAM is responsible for the total integration of their compartment within an architecture (multiple programs). The CAM will focus on execution that moves GM towards less PNs, less BEC, and lower TEC. All of this needs to be done with maintaining the program profile. Work within a compartment will go much deeper than it ever has before. The CAM will be responsible for driving all team members within the compartment to go further.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 8 years of experience in a related field, building a legacy of innovation and success
• Knowledge in CAD systems. Capable to run Vis and full knowledge of the processes used to create math
• Renowned expertise in program execution and balancing requirements.
• Deep knowledge of GVDP
• Proven ability to optimize vehicle design at a holistic level
• Strong capability to collaborate with global partners
• A very strong manufacturing knowledge
• A desire to know all their competition and the willingness to do better than the best
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science Degree in Engineering
• 5 years of experience in Vehicle Integration or SMT
• Strong Supplemental Manufacturing Experiences
• People leader experience
• Comprehensive understanding of GM's global vehicle engineering efforts

Responsibilities

• Stand as the single point of leadership for compartment integration and collaboration, driving the success of Engineering with Simplicity (EWS) metrics and DFPs
• Take the helm of Total Compartment Integration, ensuring seamless collaboration across all functions and championing Execution Efficiency.
• Own the Decision-Making process with confidence, guiding Integration with a visionary approach.
• Foster a culture of shared knowledge, encouraging other CAMs to embrace lessons learned and propel architectures forward.
• Exhibit a profound understanding of benchmarking, inspiring your team to reach new heights in integrated architecture and theme enablement.
• Lead the charge in discovering new efficiencies, paving the way for a more streamlined GVDP.
• Craft and harmonize engineering and manufacturing imperatives with a Total Enterprise Focus on integration efficiency.
• Communicate program status with clarity, propelling informed decision-making.
• Seamlessly weaves Total Enterprise progress with Engineering criteria, ensuring a design space that's both viable and visionary.
• Advocate for Occupant Accommodations, protecting the customer’s experience of Visibility, Spaciousness, Access, Storage, Cargo, and Driver Accommodation.
• Lead the virtual integration of the vehicle with foresight and innovation.
• Proactively address and resolve issues, ensuring a smooth journey towards excellence.
• Optimize BOM re-use with strategic insight.
• Safeguard architecture bandwidth while resolving issues with creativity.
• Contribute engineering insights to shape the future of clinic properties and mock-up activities.
• Engage in Math Sync points and Virtual Reviews with a keen eye for detail

Benefits

• Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.
• Relocation benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager