Advanced Vehicle Engineering Design Group Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a highly skilled design team, providing day-to-day direction and workload prioritization.
• Oversee progressive design activities for low-volume engineering and manufacturing programs.
• Drive innovative design solutions suitable for low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Collaborate with Chief Engineers, Program Managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure cohesive vehicle design.
• Develop and improve design processes, standards, and operational plans to support business strategies.
• Manage program milestones and ensure high-quality technical deliverables from concept through build.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Design Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in design, engineering, manufacturing, and leadership.
• Proven experience leading design or engineering teams in a cross-functional environment.
• Complete vehicle design experience with the ability to work within tight packaging and performance constraints.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance (U.S. Citizenship may be required for specific levels).
• Strong analytical and communication skills to resolve complex problems under ambiguity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with armor system designs and survivability-driven solutions.
• Knowledge of component fabrication methods, including Press Brake and fixtureless bending.
• Experience working with internal and external fabrication shops in prototype environments.
• Proficiency with advanced design tools such as modern CAD/PLM, NX, and TeamCenter.
• Understanding of analysis tools like CAE and 3D Scanning.

About the Company

General Motors is leading the change to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. We embrace the responsibility to make our world better, safer, and more equitable through engineering, technology, and design.