Technical Engineer Lead - Engineering Standards

General Motors•Warren, MI

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Engineer Lead in Engineering Standards team processes GM Engineering Standards from initiation to publication that are globally accepted and meet departmental and Global Product Engineering requirements. The lead serves as the expert to ensure process, system, tool, or app coordination and resolves gaps with the goal of supporting corporate initiatives and protecting GM intellectual property. Provides specialized knowledge and coaching to authors/customers and global functional teams. Identifies efficiency improvements, ensures accuracy and effectiveness of documented knowledge, and supports user adoption by aligning tools with business needs, security requirements, and industry standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required (Engineering or Business)
Strong organizational skills, oral and written skills.
Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Strong Attention to Detail
Proven ability to work independently and lead special projects that enhance overall department throughput and advancement.
Analytical Ability
Problem Solving
Proficient level of technical aptitude
Proficient in Look Ahead Behavior/forward thinking
Teaching/Mentoring
Cross-functional Collaboration
Governance & Compliance

Nice To Haves

Three to five years experience in Engineering, Validation, or Testing.
Experience in Product Discovery, ISO auditing processes or Quality management.
Advanced MS Word and Excel knowledge and working experience with Global Docs.
Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools including Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate.
Working knowledge of SharePoint Online, including site configuration, list/library management, and integration with Power Platform.
Demonstrated experience leveraging Operational Excellence, Lean Management, Design Thinking, or other structured methodologies to implement process improvements

Responsibilities

Efficiently and effectively process GM Engineering Standards that are globally accepted.
Follow standard work to process GM Engineering Standards from initiation to publication.
Produce high quality documents that comply with departmental and Global Product Engineering requirements.
Work closely with authors and the global functional teams by providing technical expertise and process guidance and manage all aspects of the record lifecycle. Proactively address issues.
Develop GM Engineering Standards that support engineering designs (including subsystems), engineering tests, product specifications and development programs.
Communicate, coordinate, and consult with engineering departments and customers to insure a customer service-based department. Manage customer inquiries.
Work with global teams to collaborate and obtain consensus on engineering processes and the development of standards.
Creation and maintenance of comprehensive documentation, including guidelines, procedures, and best practices related to their area of expertise
Offering technical expert guidance to teams and individuals facing challenges related to their area of expertise
Actively participating in project teams, providing insights and expertise to ensure a successful project outcome
Identify areas for improvement within existing processes and providing actionable recommendations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Lead and facilitate projects and workshops to improve process efficiency (project charter/framing, data collection, analysis, improvement opportunities, pilot if needed, and implementation plan)
Engage cross-functional teams and optimize processes and tools to align engineering processes in Global Product Development (GPD).