General Motors

Engineering Group Manager - Vehicle Closures

General Motors • $120K — $150K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • 8+ years of automotive engineering experience with a focus on vehicle closures or body systems.
  • Experience with engineering release and system validation in a structured development process.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis.
  • Effective communication skills to influence cross-functional partners and leadership.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and work independently.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of engineers to ensure timely, high-quality engineering releases.
  • Provide technical direction for vehicle closure system design and integration.
  • Drive innovation and improvements in processes and engineering solutions.
  • Oversee documentation and release discipline for engineering projects.
  • Collaborate with Program Teams, Manufacturing, and Quality for effective system integration.
  • Identify issues and resolve root causes related to vehicle closure systems.
  • Develop and manage team plans and resource allocations to meet milestones.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model allowing flexibility in work location.
  • Opportunities for career development and training.
  • Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Ability to work on innovative and complex engineering challenges.
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Job Description

The Role

The EGM - Vehicle Closures Engineering leads a team of engineers responsible for design and hardware release of vehicle closure systems. You will provide technical and people leadership to ensure robust system design, integration, and execution that meets safety, quality, timing, and cost targets. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and plays a key role in shaping GM's vehicle closures strategy across multiple architectures.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
  • Lead the vehicle closures engineering team to deliver on-time, high-quality engineering releases.
  • Provide technical direction on design, integration, and validation for vehicle closure systems, resolving complex issues and trade-offs.
  • Promote innovation and continuous improvement by driving improvements in methods, processes, and systems and leading innovative solutions to broad, complex, cross-disciplinary engineering challenges.
  • Oversee engineering documentation and release discipline, including drawings, specifications, bill of material integrity, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and change management.
  • Partner with Program Teams, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers to ensure effective system integration, plant readiness, and launch execution.
  • Drive issue identification and root cause resolution for development, launch, and field concerns related to vehicle closure systems.
  • Develop and manage plans, priorities, and resource allocation for the team to meet program milestones and functional objectives.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop team members, leading staffing, performance management, and career development activities.
  • Promote a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement while advancing methods, standards, and best practices for vehicle closures engineering.
  • Regularly communicate status, risks, and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional partners, exercising sound judgment and independent decision-making.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • 8+ years of automotive engineering experience, with meaningful exposure to vehicle closures, body systems, side door systems, rear closure systems, or similar hardware systems.
  • Proven experience with engineering release, system integration, and validation within a structured vehicle development process such as GVDP or equivalent.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and present to leadership.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and work independently with minimal supervision.


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or an MBA with a technical focus.
  • Direct design and release experience in vehicle closure systems, including side doors, rear closures, hinges, latches, sealing systems, or related hardware.
  • Experience supporting multiple global vehicle architectures and collaborating closely with manufacturing plants and suppliers.
  • Familiarity with GM-specific processes, tools, and standards such as GVDP, engineering release systems, and GMWs.
  • Demonstrated success in building and developing high-performing teams in a technical environment.
  • Experience using data, analytics, or digital tools to improve engineering efficiency and quality.
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience, including leading engineers, setting direction, and driving accountability for results.


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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

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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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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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