General Motors

Accessories Program Engineering Manager

General Motors$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS Degree in Engineering
  • 5+ years in engineering roles, preferably at GM
  • Strong design/release experience preferred
  • Thorough understanding of GVDP
  • Excellent leadership and self-motivation skills
  • Effective oral and written communication abilities
  • Capacity to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering development of profitable accessory portfolios
  • Act as key accessory contact for program teams
  • Maintain engineering deliverables program scorecard
  • Conduct engineering status reviews for programs
  • Integrate accessories into production vehicles
  • Drive project approvals through DCRs and DCTA reviews
  • Coordinate cross-functional issue escalations

Benefits

  • Eligible for relocation benefits
  • Hybrid work model with on-site expectations
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact accessory portfolios
  • Focus on cross-functional collaboration and innovation
  • Chance to enhance vehicle appeal and drive profitability
Full Job Description
Job Description

This role is categorized as hybrid, meaning the selected candidate will be expected to work on-site at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week (or other frequency determined by their manager).
  • This role is eligible for relocation benefits


Accessories Program Engineering Manager (Execution):

Have you ever imagined leading the engineering of a high-impact accessory portfolio-one that excites customers and drives profitability? If so, the Accessories Program Engineering Manager role could be your next big opportunity.

About the Role:
As an Accessories Program Engineering Manager, you will lead the execution of the accessory program portfolio, foster cross-functional collaboration, and ensure every product meets the highest standards of performance, quality, and innovation-delivering customer-focused solutions that inspire and succeed. These offerings enhance vehicle appeal, personalization, and functionality, creating excitement and driving profitability. The portfolio includes appearance packages, off-road enhancements, performance upgrades, protection features, storage solutions, and other innovations that elevate the ownership experience.

Looking for outstanding individuals who demonstrate the following qualities:
  • Influential Leadership
  • Collaborative Mindset
  • Team-Oriented Approach
  • Resilience
  • Innovative Thinking
  • Self-Motivation


What You Will Do (Responsibilities):
  • Lead the engineering development of highly profitable accessories portfolios through the execution phase of the VDP (post DSI to SORP).
  • Key accessory contact to program team. Support meeting forums as needed (VAPIR/PET/POPs/VPIT/ CITs).
  • Maintain the program scorecard for engineering deliverables (e.g., Dot Chart) and report program status at SMT meetings during key program milestones.
  • Lead program engineering status reviews.
  • Lead the overall integration of accessories into the production vehicle. (i.e. mass inputs)
  • Drive project approvals through DCRs and DCTA reviews.
  • Input, manage and communicate program workload and PCAR input.
  • Coordinate program, studio and cross-SMT issue escalations.
  • Co-lead developing and managing accessories brand/segment portfolio strategies. (i.e. Clinics )
  • Support workshare and RASIC development for global programs.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • BS Degree - Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering functions within GM or equivalent.
  • Previous design / release experience strongly preferred.
  • Good understanding of GVDP
  • Flexibility to work in an evolving process.
  • Process leader - knows how to lead changes to evolving processes.
  • Strong leadership ability. High level of self-motivation
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and comfortable presenting/reporting to Senior Leadership
  • Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints.
  • Ability to network and run effective meetings with diverse participants that collaborate cross-functionally and globally to reach consensus.
  • This position requires the legal ability to operate a motor vehicle daily.


What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Master's Degree
  • 3 years of work experience in Accessory Product Development
  • SMT Experience preferred.


GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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1908
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