Fabrication Engineering Manager

General Motors • Warren, MI

2d

About The Position

The Role Lead and manage a team of designers responsible for the support of Design Fabrication vehicle and concept builds. Provide leadership and direction to the Design Fabrication Engineering team and interface with the Design Studios, Engineering, all Fabrication Shops, outside vendors, material suppliers, and program teams to ensure successful, on-time builds of studio properties and concept vehicles. What You’ll Do Lead a group of Designers on all GVDP and concept builds Drive build strategies and materials for all property builds Drive implementation and documentation of standardized work Provide status reviews to leadership Stimulate teamwork, career growth and development of entire team Develop strategic action plans to support evolution of Design Fabrication

Requirements

• BBA or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 15 years of engineering experience
• Exceptional mechanical aptitude
• Capable of presenting and collaborating cross-functionally with Design studio
• Capable of bench engineering unique solutions for complex builds
• Ability to evaluate highly complex engineering assemblies and recommend manufacturing methods for each part
• Working knowledge of 3D modeling and surface requirements for manufacturing

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Excellent technical breadth, organizational and administrative abilities
• Functional understanding of vehicle structures, body/chassis engineering, suspension components and electrical integration

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of designers responsible for the support of Design Fabrication vehicle and concept builds.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Design Fabrication Engineering team and interface with the Design Studios, Engineering, all Fabrication Shops, outside vendors, material suppliers, and program teams to ensure successful, on-time builds of studio properties and concept vehicles.
• Lead a group of Designers on all GVDP and concept builds
• Drive build strategies and materials for all property builds
• Drive implementation and documentation of standardized work
• Provide status reviews to leadership
• Stimulate teamwork, career growth and development of entire team
• Develop strategic action plans to support evolution of Design Fabrication

What This Job Offers

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