Engineering Group Manager – VMEC Body Controls, Lighting & Visibility Calibration and System Test

General Motors•Warren, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Role: Join a team that builds the brains behind the machine! The Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) team in GM’s Vehicle Software & Electronics Engineering (VSEE) organization is at the core of vehicle control—developing the software and calibrations that orchestrate everything from internal combustion engines and hybrid drive units to high-voltage batteries, chassis, thermal systems, and beyond. Our mission is to continuously invent and refine how the world's best mechatronic systems are controlled. We are seeking an Engineering Group Manager to lead a team focused on calibration & validation of embedded software and systems in the Body Controls domain. In this role, you will lead a team of talented engineers in delivering calibrations for multiple GM vehicle programs. You will own the end-to-end quality and testing of the Lighting and Visibility features and systems, including Exterior Lighting, Interior Lighting, Dimmable Glass and Wash/Wipe. You and your team will work cross-functionally across product, program, and systems partners to ensure robust development, integration and testing of high-quality, production-ready software to support the delivery of exceptional products our customers love.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical field
Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience related to embedded control systems, calibrations and testing (eg: C programming, software/hardware debugging tools, CAN/LIN/ethernet network protocols, Jira, Git ecosystem)
Demonstrated technical background in embedded controls
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional calibration and test teams through all phases of software development, from concept to deployment, in an Agile environment
Strong ability to drive results through collaboration, manage multiple projects with varying priorities, and measure work using data and key performance indicators
Experience managing suppliers, including technical reviews, milestone tracking, and issue resolution
Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills; able to align multiple teams toward a common goal
Proven track record of successful project execution and delivery
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive timely, informed decision-making
Valid driver’s license with ability to operate test vehicles

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering and/or an MBA
Experience leading the development and implementation of industry standards in embedded systems
Skilled in aligning team objectives with organizational goals and driving execution excellence.
Proven ability to define and implement comprehensive test strategies, architect scalable test solutions, and champion automation across the testing pyramid (unit, integration, system, and acceptance levels).
Adept at fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Background in safety and regulatory compliance for embedded systems
Experience managing globally distributed teams

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and vision in the Body Controls domains of Lighting and Visibility technologies, driving engineering excellence and adherence to best practices
Develop and execute forward-looking calibration and test strategies aligned with customer needs and GM’s transformation into a tech-driven mobility company
Demonstrate strategic insight into emerging lighting, dimmable glass and wiper technologies, helping shape long-term vision and innovation through test automation
Leverage Agile methodologies to accelerate innovation, enhance team velocity, and deliver high-quality calibration on time at scale
Build and nurture a high-performing team focused on capability growth, technical development, and talent retention
Foster a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement
Work with multiple suppliers and collaborate in functional testing, performance tracking, and alignment with program milestones and quality standards
Engage in test architecture and strategy, critically evaluate existing approaches, and provide architectural guidance as needed
Model and champion GM's values and behaviors in everything you do

Benefits

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