Hardware Program Engineering Manager - Advanced Robotics

General Motors•Warren, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Robotics Hardware Program Engineering Manager is accountable for delivering mechanical content for ARC product programs from concept through launch, ensuring technical execution, schedule integrity, and cross‑functional alignment. This role leads the core engineering execution engine—turning product intent into released, buildable, and producible designs. The role requires a broad skill set as we build the organization with a focus on working closely with the Kokomo plant, Software team, Validation team, Development team, and deployment organization. It requires creative solutions and processes that are different from typical GM programs. Responsible for evaluation of designs, analysis, development, validation, and implementation. Lead the resolution of design, build and test issues. Review and approve all engineering changes. Additionally requires being a visible leader to keep the team focused on what makes us better, faster, and more profitable. This leader ensures programs are executed with discipline, clarity, and technical excellence while navigating complex dependencies across teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Requirements

7+ years leading complex engineering programs or products
Deep experience in mechanical and/or electrical system execution
Proven ability to lead multi-discipline engineering teams
Strong program management instincts paired with technical credibility
Comfortable making decisions in technically dense, high-ambiguity environments
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee)

Responsibilities

Own mechanical architecture, system layout, and design intent
Ensure designs align with product requirements, safety strategy, and manufacturability
Lead design release, change management, and configuration control
Ensure drawings, models, and specifications are complete and production-ready
Design and produce prototype hardware where appropriate
Interface with VDDV to leverage virtual prototype tools where possible
Mechanical integration of automation, vision, and power electronics subsystems
Ensure packaging, thermal, structural, and service considerations are addressed early
Source or develop and integrate optimal motor, gearbox, and actuator designs
Define opportunities and engineer subsystems to enable automation teams to move faster than possible with more customized solutions than we can with outside hardware suppliers.
Own program plans, milestones, dependencies, and execution health
Drive disciplined engineering execution across mechanical teams
Establish clear technical decision-making
Proactively manage risk, interfaces, and cross-domain dependencies
Partner closely with Product Integration, Safety, Manufacturing, and Suppliers