Engineering Group Manager

GM•Warren, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Energy Conversion Systems (ECS) team at General Motors is focused on developing and executing propulsion technology. This role is within the Energy Conversion Management Hardware organization, responsible for creating industry-leading propulsion management hardware (exhaust emission, engine boosting, power electronics, and vehicle charging) for current and future GM Vehicles. The position is for a first-level people leader (Engineering Group Manager) who will lead a team responsible for hardware design and release within ECS. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, forward-thinking, innovative, high-performing people leader with a balance of strategic and tactical skills, contributing to GM’s Zero, Zero, Zero vision.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
7+ years of engineering experience in all phases of product development from initiation to launch
Knowledge of engineering processes, tools, and vehicle / propulsion development processes
Working knowledge of Electric Vehicle propulsion
Experience leading projects and people (directly or indirectly), with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated organization and planning capability, with the ability to quickly identify and remove roadblocks and escalate as appropriate
Excellent conflict resolution skills, with proven capability to balance technical and business needs
Strong collaboration skills and enterprise business acumen
Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity and support timely decision making
Ability to manage multiple assignments with a high level of composure and proven results
DFSS black belt
Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with traction inverters, PCB and/or high voltage semiconductors
Prior experience with drive unit design & execution
Masters in Engineering Management or Business Administration
DRE experience
Software, Calibration and/or Diagnostic experience
Quality/Warranty improvement experience
Experience improving Engineering processes for faster production execution and First Time Quality (FTQ) of new designs
Prior people leader experience

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to ensure excellence in all aspects of GM and supplier engineering
Ensure Functional, performance and safety requirements are met
Ensure Quality, Reliability, Durability and Serviceability targets are met
Collaborate with Advanced Engineering and Global Purchasing & Supply Chain to establish strategic direction and execution priorities
Ensure engineering execution deliverables occur on time with quality
Develop industry leading hardware execution efficiency
Recruit, attract and hire industry leading talent
Train, develop, coach, and mentor employees
Provide clear line of sight from organizational objectives to individual contributions; direct and prioritize work accordingly
Create an environment that fosters a positive and inclusive culture and encourages individuals to achieve their peak performance and engagement
Strive to create a workplace of choice, where employees are excited to work, and the customer is at the center of everything we do
Recognize contributions and accomplishments
Provide candid, specific performance and behavior feedback; address areas of concern in a timely manner
Provide opportunities for career growth and professional development