General Motors

Hardware Program Engineering Manager - Advanced Robotics

General Motors • $120K — $145K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in leading complex engineering programs or products
  • Deep understanding of mechanical and/or electrical system execution
  • Proven track record in leading multi-discipline engineering teams
  • Strong program management instincts combined with technical credibility
  • Ability to make decisions in technically dense and ambiguous environments

Responsibilities

  • Deliver mechanical content from concept to launch while ensuring cross-functional alignment
  • Lead design release and manage configuration control
  • Oversee mechanical integration of automation and power electronics subsystems
  • Define engineering opportunities to enhance automation capabilities
  • Proactively manage risks and dependencies across teams and suppliers

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with in-office requirements at least 3 times per week
  • Relocation benefits available for qualifying candidates
  • Travel requirements of less than 25%
  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of autonomous robotics technology
Full Job Description

Job Description

Hardware PEM

Autonomous Robotics Center (ARC) – Product Development


Role Overview

The Robotics Hardware Program Engineering Manager is accountable for delivering mechanical content for ARC product programs from concept through launch, ensuring technical execution, schedule integrity, and cross‑functional alignment. This role leads the core engineering execution engine—turning product intent into released, buildable, and producible designs.


The role requires a broad skill set as we build the organization with a focus on working closely with the Kokomo plant, Software team, Validation team, Development team, and deployment organization. It requires creative solutions and processes that are different from typical GM programs. Responsible for evaluation of designs, analysis, development, validation, and implementation. Lead the resolution of design, build and test issues. Review and approve all engineering changes.  


Additionally requires being a visible leader to keep the team focused on what makes us better, faster, and more profitable.

This leader ensures programs are executed with discipline, clarity, and technical excellence while navigating complex dependencies across teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.


What You Own

You are accountable for end-to-end program execution for electrical content


1. Mechanical Execution

  • Architects & Designers
    • Own mechanical architecture, system layout, and design intent
    • Ensure designs align with product requirements, safety strategy, and manufacturability
  • Design Release Engineers (DREs)
    • Lead design release, change management, and configuration control
    • Ensure drawings, models, and specifications are complete and production-ready
  • AVI
    • Design and produce prototype hardware where appropriate
    • Interface with VDDV to leverage virtual prototype tools where possible
  • Power Electronics (Mechanical Integration)
    • Mechanical integration of automation, vision, and power electronics subsystems
    • Ensure packaging, thermal, structural, and service considerations are addressed early
    • Source or develop and integrate optimal motor, gearbox, and actuator designs
  • Automation support Hardware
    • Define opportunities and engineer subsystems to enable automation teams to move faster than possible with more customized solutions than we can with outside hardware suppliers.

Leadership & Operating Expectations

  • Own program plans, milestones, dependencies, and execution health
  • Drive disciplined engineering execution across mechanical teams
  • Establish clear technical decision-making
  • Proactively manage risk, interfaces, and cross-domain dependencies
  • Partner closely with Product Integration, Safety, Manufacturing, and Suppliers

What Success Looks Like

  • Programs deliver on time, quality, and technical intent
  • Engineering execution is predictable, transparent, and trusted
  • Mechanical systems integrate cleanly with minimal rework
  • Teams operate with clarity, accountability, and strong engineering fundamentals

Ideal Background

  • 7+ years leading complex engineering programs or products
  • Deep experience in mechanical and/or electrical system execution
  • Proven ability to lead multi-discipline engineering teams
  • Strong program management instincts paired with technical credibility
  • Comfortable making decisions in technically dense, high-ambiguity environments
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. The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

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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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