Job Description
The Role:
Energy Conversion Systems (ECS) at General Motors is a fast-paced team that is working on developing propulsion technology. This role is within the ECS Structural Hardware organization. We create leading-edge propulsion hardware (cylinder blocks, cylinder heads and head gaskets, propulsion system brackets and support structures, transmission and drive unit structures, and structural joints) that provide industry leading performance and customer value for current and future GM Vehicles.
We are seeking highly motivated, forward thinking, innovative, high performing people leaders with a balance of strategic and tactical skills to join this dynamic environment and help move us forward to achieve GM’s Zero, Zero, Zero vision. This position is for a first-level people leader (Engineering Group Manager) and you would lead a team responsible for hardware design and release within ECS.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
· Provide leadership to ensure excellence in all aspects of GM and supplier engineering:
· Functional, performance and safety requirements are met, Quality, reliability, durability and serviceability targets are met
· Engineering deliverables occur on time & with quality
· Develop industry leading hardware execution efficiency
· Recruit, attract and hire industry leading talent
· Train, develop, coach, and mentor employees
· Provide clear line of sight from organizational objectives to individual contributions; direct and prioritize work accordingly
· Create an environment that fosters a positive and inclusive culture and encourages individuals to achieve their peak performance and engagement
· Strive to create a workplace of choice, where employees are excited to work, and the customer is at the center of everything we do
· Some domestic and international travel, about 5%
· Recognize contributions and accomplishments
· Provide candid, specific performance and behavior feedback; address areas of concern in a timely manner
· Provide opportunities for career growth and professional development
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
· Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
· 7+ years of engineering experience in all phases of product development from initiation to launch
· Knowledge of GM engineering processes, tools, and vehicle / propulsion development processes
· Working knowledge of ICE propulsion and Electric Vehicle propulsion
· Experience leading projects and people (directly or indirectly), with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
· Demonstrated organization and planning capability, with the ability to quickly identify and remove roadblocks and escalate as appropriate
· Excellent conflict resolution skills, with proven capability to balance technical and business needs
· Strong collaboration skills and enterprise business acumen
· Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity and support timely decision making
· Ability to manage multiple assignments with a high level of composure and proven results
· DFSS black belt
· Ability to travel domestically and internationally
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
· Masters in Engineering, Management, or Business Administration
· Prior DRE experience
· Prior people leader experience
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.
Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
