General Motors

Reflash & Repair Execution Lead - Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV

General Motors • $95K — $115K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant automotive experience (Level 7) or 3+ years for non-senior roles.
  • Advanced expertise in vehicle software reflash and repair execution.
  • Strong communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
  • Analytical mindset with risk assessment and decision-making skills.
  • Proven self-starter capable of managing priorities independently.
  • Quick learner passionate about emerging technologies.
  • Willingness to travel 75% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Owns execution of complex, high-volume reflash campaigns at assembly and repair sites.
  • Independently analyzes software and hardware quality issues, implementing effective remediation strategies.
  • Delivers high-judgement communication regarding execution data and risks to cross-functional teams.
  • Mentors peers and contractors, improving workflows and campaign readiness.
  • Fosters a forward-thinking work culture responsive to change.
  • Builds relationships across functions to support future innovations.
  • Oversees daily execution of campaigns, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Onsite work arrangement promotes collaboration.
  • Significant professional development opportunities through mentorship.
  • Engagement in high-impact projects with immediate results.
Full Job Description
WHY: The purpose of this role is to lead and execute yard campaigns for finished vehicles and components at assembly sites, vehicle distribution centers, and repair sites throughout North America that need skilled resources to manage the workload. This position is critical to ensure GM continues to deliver high quality vehicles and services to our customers.

WHAT: As a Reflash & Repair Execution Lead, you will update vehicle systems and components at a rate that sustains production operations and ships vehicles direct to commerce. Execution is typically a high-volume operation working with key third-party providers. Campaigns will vary across all vehicles systems with significant focus on software updates, component inspection, and some replacement.

HOW: Motivate teams & execute daily targets for our manufacturing leadership and vehicle assembly sites in a manner that delivers quality products on time to our dealers and customers.

Work Arrangement - Onsite

The successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Tech Center on a full-time basis. This role requires up to 75% of domestic and international travel.

This position may be filled with a Senior Engineer or Non-Senior Engineer. The level for this role will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

Level 7 (senior) Responsibilities:
  • Owns onsite execution for complex, high-volume, or ambiguous campaigns, providing daily direction 3rd party resources while adapting plans to protect safety, quality, throughput, and timing.
  • Independently analyzes emerging software and hardware quality issues to develop and implement effective remediation / reflash strategies, ensuring clear communication to cross-functional teams.
  • Delivers high-judgement communication that translates execution data into quantified gaps, business risks, recommendations, and decisions needed, while building strong cross-functional alignment.
  • Mentors peers and contractors on complex technical work and leadership judgment, while improving playbooks, workflows, and operating methods for future campaign readiness.
  • Foster a forward-thinking work culture that embraces change and navigates future organizational and industry challenges.
  • Build and nurture strategic relationships across various functions including software, manufacturing, and program management to synergize efforts towards future innovations.


Level 6 (non-senior) Responsibilities:
  • Leads onsite execution for assigned campaigns, directing 3rd party and support resources to daily safety, quality and throughput targets.
  • Troubleshoots emerging software and hardware quality issues using established tools and playbooks and escalates with clear problem statements and recommended countermeasures.
  • Oversee day-to-day site operations, tracks performance to plan, and takes action to recover misses and keep campaign moving forward.
  • Provides clear daily reporting on progress, blockers, risks, and help needed, while maintaining accurate documentation and execution discipline.
  • Coordinates effectively with plant, quality, logistics, engineering, and program teams, while coaching contractors on standardized work and campaign requirements.
  • Foster a forward-thinking work culture that embraces change and navigates future organizational and industry challenges.
  • Build and nurture strategic relationships across various functions including software, manufacturing, and program management to synergize efforts towards future innovations.


Level 7 (senior) Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, vehicle software reflash, electrical diagnostics, repair execution, or related vehicle systems work.
  • Advanced technical expertise in vehicle software reflash, repair execution, diagnostics, or campaign troubleshooting across multiple vehicle systems and failure modes.
  • Strong executive-style communication skills, including concise status, quantified gaps to plan, clear recommendations, and escalation for alignment rather than direction.
  • Analytical mindset with sound decision-making abilities in fast-paced environments.
  • Ability to anticipate downstream impacts, assess risk, develop countermeasures, and adjust execution plans to protect yard throughput, plant operations, and customer-facing quality outcomes.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage priorities.
  • Quick learner with a passion for staying current on emerging technologies and methods while driving innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel frequently (75%+ domestic/international)


Level 6 (non-senior) Required Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, vehicle software reflash, electrical diagnostics, repair execution, or related vehicle systems work.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting vehicle systems and executing software reflash, repair, inspection, or containment work in a manufacturing, yard, service, or validation environment.
  • Ability to lead day-to-day campaign execution using standardized work, while protecting safety, quality, and timing.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including daily status reporting, end-of-shift updates, and timely escalation of roadblocks or technical issues.
  • Ability to coordinate effectively with plant teams, quality, logistics, engineering and 3rd party resources in a fast-paced execution environment.
  • Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple moving parts with limited day-to-day follow-up.
  • Demonstrated learning agility with a passion for staying current on emerging technologies and methods while driving innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel frequently (75%+ domestic/international)


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Extensive experience in automotive manufacturing, vehicle test systems, component software and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with manufacturing and engineering diagnostic tools, such as GBFTT, MERS, GEPICS, GSIP, CHIPS, V-Spy, DPS, and Intrepid Network Adapters.
  • Familiarity with OEM service testing and diagnostic systems, preferably GM systems (e.g., SI, SPS, GDS, EPS, TLC, MDI) or equivalent tools from other manufacturers.
  • Understanding of vehicle logistics systems and tools such as VTIMS or similar platforms.
  • Relevant advanced technical certifications or degrees in automotive engineering, automotive technology, or related fields.
  • Spanish language proficiency is a plus.


This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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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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