Engineering Group Manager

General Motors•Warren, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Role: Energy Conversion Systems (ECS) at General Motors is a fast-paced team that is working on developing and executing propulsion technology. This role is within the Energy Conversion Sensing & Distribution Hardware organization, specifically for High Voltage Distribution and Sensing. We are creating leading-edge propulsion hardware (across engine, transmission, drive unit and RESS components) that provide industry leading performance and customer value for current and future GM Vehicles. We are seeking highly motivated, forward thinking, innovative, high performing people leaders with a balance of strategic and tactical skills to join this dynamic environment and help move us forward to achieve GM’s Zero, Zero, Zero vision. This position is for a first-level people leader EGM (Engineering Group Manager) and you would lead a team responsible for hardware design and release within ECS. This EGM will lead the team that releases GM’s high voltage distribution and sensing hardware. This includes Battery Disconnect Units (BDUs), junction boxes, high voltage fuse boxes, high voltage headers, and current/voltage sensing hardware for our electrified portfolio. Day to day, the role translates company and propulsion strategy into a clear technology roadmap that ensures robust system and component designs and drives issue resolution on current and future programs with urgency and discipline. The EGM partners closely with the propulsion program teams, safety, manufacturing, purchasing and key suppliers to balance performance, quality, timing, and cost, while proactively managing risk in a fast-evolving EV landscape. A critical part of the role is building and developing a high performing organization by leading and coaching technical specialists and design release engineers, setting expectations for execution excellence, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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 propulsion components and battery systems
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
Prior DRE and people leader experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in design and development of High Voltage components
Knowledge of GD&T
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
Masters in Engineering Management or Business Administration

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to ensure excellence in all aspects of GM and supplier engineering
Functional, performance and safety requirements are met, 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
Some domestic and international travel, about 5%
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