General Motors

Data Scientist - Product Safety Data Analytics

General Motors • $100K — $120K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
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Qualifications

  • 3+ years in applied statistics, analytics, engineering, data science, or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline
  • Proficiency in statistical data analysis methods
  • Experience with structured and unstructured data
  • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL/Spark
  • Knowledge of visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau
  • Ability to communicate findings effectively

Responsibilities

  • Develop best practices for monitoring safety issues
  • Enhance analytics support for safety investigations
  • Analyze complex data sets for safety issue identification
  • Support anomaly detection and root cause analysis
  • Design and maintain analytical workflows with Python and SQL/Spark
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities
  • Prepare and present data visualizations to diverse audiences

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model requiring in-office presence
  • Opportunity for relocation benefits
  • Access to a collaborative and innovative team environment
  • Focus on growth and data-driven transformation
  • Chance to work with cutting-edge safety monitoring technology
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Job Description

The Role

The Product Safety Data Analytics team is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Data Scientist focused on hazard monitoring.

This is a great opportunity for an innovative data scientist with hands-on experience in statistical analysis, data interpretation, automation, and development of scalable analytical solutions. This role requires strong programming skills and the ability to solve complex problems, automate analytical workflows, support safety investigations, and strengthen hazard monitoring capabilities. You will be part of a highly collaborative team that values growth, creativity, and a relentless focus on data-driven business transformation.

In this role, you will develop and improve analytical solutions to identify, monitor, and analyze potential emerging vehicle safety issues. You will work closely with business partners to understand their challenges and needs, perform appropriate data analyses, improve monitoring methods, and automate workflows.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Develop and help standardize best practices for continuous monitoring of emerging safety issues for use in safety hazard monitoring.
  • Strengthen data-analytics support for safety investigations through improved methods, automated tools, and feedback loops for process improvement.
  • Analyze signals, patterns, and trends in large and complex data sets to support early identification of potential safety issues.
  • Support anomaly detection, diagnostics, prognostics, and root cause analysis for safety-related topics.
  • Design, build, and maintain repeatable analytical workflows using Python, SQL/Spark, Databricks, and related tools.
  • Identify automation opportunities and implement solutions using custom software, reusable code, data pipelines, and appropriate off-the-shelf technologies.
  • Prepare clear visualizations, summaries, and presentations that synthesize complex data and concepts for technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
  • Communicate assumptions, methods, limitations, and findings clearly to support sound decision-making.
  • Build knowledge of vehicle safety technologies, their design intent and function, and their intended performance in the field.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • 3+ years of work experience in applied statistics, analytics, engineering, data science, or a related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Applied Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related quantitative discipline.
  • Proficiency in statistical data analysis, including methods such as outlier detection, time series analysis, categorical data analysis, multivariate analysis, sampling design, or analysis of variance.
  • Experience analyzing structured and/or unstructured data, including text or other sources that require data-mining techniques.
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL/Spark, with the ability to develop clear, reusable, and maintainable analytical code.
  • Knowledge of statistical graphics and experience with visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
  • Experience working with modern data environments such as Databricks, data pipelines, data preprocessing workflows, and automation of recurring analytical processes.
  • Ability to communicate results and methodologies effectively, including presentation to senior leadership.
  • Strong work ethic, drive for results, and ability to work effectively in an ambiguous environment.
  • Understanding of vehicle safety technologies including design intent, function, and intended field performance.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Experience in vehicle development or validation of safety-related systems or components.
  • Experience supporting safety investigations or field-performance analytics.
  • Experience working within GM’s data ecosystem.
  • Experience using GM’s cloud technology stack for data science and analytics.
  • Experience applying natural language processing, anomaly detection, or other advanced analytical techniques to support large-scale safety data analysis.

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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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About General Motors

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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Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

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Start your career journey with a General Motors internship, where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the automotive industry, with mentorship from experienced leaders. Full-time employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and performance bonuses, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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