General Motors

Lab Group Manager, Manufacturing Research

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

  • PhD in Science or Engineering, or master's with 5-7 years relevant experience.
  • Proven technical and people leadership skills in complex, multi-disciplinary environments.
  • Hands-on innovation management experience from idea generation to deployment.
  • Deep expertise in manufacturing technology for high-volume production.
  • Strong collaboration skills across diverse teams and external partners.
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing with critical-thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Set vision and strategy for advanced manufacturing research across multiple disciplines.
  • Lead and grow a high-performing team of scientists for future manufacturing systems.
  • Design and oversee experiments to validate new manufacturing concepts.
  • Translate research insights into impactful reports, publications, and disclosures.
  • Manage a focused project portfolio addressing key manufacturing challenges.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance learning and impact.
  • Foster a strong safety culture in the lab by ensuring compliance and communication.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model with a requirement to report in-person at least 3 times a week.
  • Potential relocation benefits for candidates moving to new locations.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Lab Group Manager in GM R&D, you'll lead a team of scientists and engineers to invent and validate the next generation of manufacturing technologies that move us toward GM's vision of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. You'll be at the center of advanced manufacturing innovation, turning bold ideas into scalable solutions in GM's global factories while growing a world-class team. You'll partner closely with manufacturing engineering, product engineering and IT to anticipate future factory needs and shape a research portfolio that keeps GM on the leading edge of manufacturing.

What you'll do
  • Set the vision and strategy for advanced manufacturing research in areas multiple disciplines
  • Lead and grow a high-performing team of scientists, building both individual careers and the collective capabilities needed for GM's future manufacturing systems.
  • Design and oversee experiments and research programs that generate the data needed to validate new concepts and de-risk ambitious manufacturing ideas.
  • Turn insights into impact through high-quality research reports, external publications and invention disclosures that capture new methods, tools and technologies.
  • Build and manage a focused, high-leverage project portfolio that addresses GM's most important manufacturing challenges while increasing team efficiency and throughput.
  • Orchestrate internal and external capabilities from GM R&D labs to universities, government agencies, vendors and other collaborators to accelerate learning and impact.
  • Champion a strong safety culture in the lab, ensuring hazards are communicated, procedures are followed and protective equipment is in place and effective.
  • Serve as a scientific specialist in your field, leading technical discussions and reviews and communicating results and progress across the organization.
  • Continuously expand your own skills and stay at the state of the art in robotics, automation and related manufacturing technologies.

Additional leadership responsibilities
  • Help make GM R&D a workplace of choice by aligning with HR systems and driving a strong culture of people development.
  • Partner closely with the Director and peer leaders to shape and deliver on the broader organizational strategy.
  • Clearly communicate technical challenges, insights and results to R&D leadership and GM executives through reports and presentations.
  • Shape and execute an intellectual property strategy that protects and amplifies GM's competitive advantage.
  • Track industry and technology trends, provide sharp analysis on where the field is headed and identify new skills and proficiencies the organization will need next.
  • Build influential relationships across GM engineering and represent GM R&D to the broader engineering community to advance strategic objectives.
  • Bring an entrepreneurial mindset and strong execution skills, turning innovative ideas into visible value and results for the company.


Requirements
  • PhD in a Science or Engineering discipline, or a master's degree in a relevant area plus 5-7 years of experience.
  • Proven experience as both a technical leader and a people leader, with a track record of guiding teams through complex, multi-disciplinary challenges.
  • Hands-on innovation management experience, from idea generation through validation and deployment.
  • Deep expertise in manufacturing technology, including design, build and testing in high-volume environments.
  • Ability to drive effective collaboration across diverse teams, peers, customers and external partners.
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing with strong critical-thinking skills.


If you're energized by building what's next in manufacturing and turning cutting-edge research into real-world impact at global scale, this role will put you at the heart of innovation at GM R&D.
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}.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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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
NASDAQ
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