General Motors

Vehicle Mass Systems & Tools Engineer

General Motors • $110K — $130K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in a related engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in modeling, developing, and validating vehicle mass.
  • Proficiency in Visual Basic (VBA), SQL, Python, or similar programming languages.
  • Familiarity with AI, machine learning, or data analytics tools applied to engineering processes.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Global Process and Systems Owner for all mass engineering tools.
  • Lead the enhancement and maintenance of digital tools supporting mass engineers.
  • Define requirements and partner with IT for system improvements.
  • Ensure data integrity and user accessibility for mass-related platforms.
  • Partner with Technical Integration Engineer and Vehicle Performance Owner to resolve process issues.

Benefits

  • Participate in a company vehicle evaluation program to drive and evaluate a GM vehicle.
  • Opportunity for career advancement to Technical Fellow or broader leadership roles.
  • Access to innovative technology initiatives in vehicle engineering.
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Job Description

The Role

Are you passionate about building the digital backbone that enables world-class vehicle mass engineering? The GMNA Vehicle Mass Integration team is seeking a highly motivated Technical Specialist to serve as the Global Owner for Mass Systems and Tools - the expert who designs, develops, and sustains the engineering infrastructure that the Technical Integration Engineer (TIE) and Vehicle Performance Owner (VPO) rely on every day.

This role sits at the intersection of mass engineering, data systems, and emerging technology. You will be the go-to expert for the full portfolio of mass engineering tools - from critical enterprise systems like NGVMC and GPDS, to advanced modeling tools like THERA and the Mass Book Tool - while actively exploring how AI and automation can elevate the speed and accuracy of mass-related deliverables across the enterprise.

You will work directly in support of the Mass TIE (Technical Integration Engineer) and Mass VPO (Vehicle Performance Owner), enabling their processes with reliable, efficient, and innovative digital solutions.

Impact & Growth

As the Technical Specialist for Vehicle Mass Systems & Tools, you will have enterprise-wide influence - levering your own mass knowledge and the mass team's most critical technical leaders (TIE and VPO) to directly develop the systems and tools they need to succeed. You will be at the leading edge of how GM integrates AI and automation into vehicle engineering, shaping what the future of mass engineering looks like at scale.

This role offers pathways toward Technical Fellow opportunities, broader GPEC systems leadership, or cross-functional IT/engineering integration roles.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

Systems Ownership & Development
  • Serve as the Global Process and Systems Owner for the full mass engineering toolchain, including NGVMC, GPDS, THERA, the Mass Book Tool, and supporting macros and data pipelines.
  • Lead the creation, enhancement, and maintenance of digital tools and systems that support mass engineers globally throughout the GVDP (Global Vehicle Development Process).
  • Define requirements, develop solutions, and partner with IT to deliver system improvements aligned with evolving mass engineering needs.
  • Ensure data integrity, system reliability, and user accessibility across all mass-related platforms.


Support of TIE and VPO Processes
  • Partner directly with the Mass TIE (Technical Integration Engineer - AVD) and Mass VPO (Vehicle Performance Owner - Execution) and leverage own deep understanding of the mass role (from AVD to execution) to resolve process pain points and develop enabling tool solutions.
  • Innovate, design, execute and validate tools that support
    • Advanced Vehicle Development (AVD) mass target setting, regression modeling, and early-phase architecture decision-making.
    • Execution-phase mass tracking, Model & Option Weight (MOW) management, certification mass workflows, and compliance reporting.
  • Ensure the tools ecosystem seamlessly connects AVD and execution phases, enabling continuity of mass data and process from early program through production.
  • Provide analytical support to the TIE and VPO for data-driven decision making.


AI and Innovation
  • Actively explore and evaluate emerging technologies - including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics - to elevate the efficiency and accuracy of mass-related deliverables.
  • Lead proof-of-concept efforts for AI integration into mass workflows (regression model automation, and intelligent data validation, etc.) to improve efficiencies with accuracies.
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities that reduce manual burden on mass engineers.


Training, Process Documentation & Global Cross-functional Engagement
  • Create and maintain global training documents and process guides that support mass engineers in effectively using all mass systems and tools.
  • Serve as the escalation point for systems and tools questions from mass engineers globally.
  • Partner with global mass teams to understand regional needs and ensure tools are globally applicable and accessible.
  • Drive continuous improvement of the tools ecosystem through structured feedback loops, user testing, and DFSS-based process improvement.
  • Interface with IT partners, VDS/GPDS business owners, TACER, Emissions Certification, and Order Fulfillment to ensure mass systems are aligned with enterprise platform changes and roadmaps.
  • Actively monitor IT roadmaps (e.g., GPDS to NGVMC migration, cloud transitions) to proactively position mass tools for upcoming platform shifts.
  • Represent the mass tools portfolio in cross-functional forums and IT collaboration sessions.
  • Serve as a mentor/coach to more junior members of the team in tool development and maintenance to ensure a cohesive and robust approach


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years experience in a related engineering field
  • 5+ years experience in modeling, developing and validating vehicle mass.
  • Proficiency in Visual Basic (VBA), SQL, Python, or other programming/scripting languages applied to engineering workflows.
  • Experience with AI, machine learning, or data analytics tools and their application to engineering processes.
  • Proficient with Product Program Content (PPC), Vehicle Description Summary (VDS), and Model & Option Weight (MOW) processes.
  • Experience with regression modeling for vehicle-level mass estimation.
  • High-level analytical ability with demonstrated experience solving complex, unusual, and ambiguous technical problems.
  • Experience in developing, maintaining, and improving engineering tools, macros, and data systems.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical topics for diverse audiences.
  • Proven ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, wide focus, and strategic judgment aligned with business needs/vision.
  • Comfortable dealing with and analyzing large quantities of data across multiple systems.


What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Strong interpersonal and coaching skills with experience mentoring junior engineers on Mass systems and process topics.
  • Strong proficiency with NGVMC, GPDS, THERA, and/or the Mass Book Tool.


Company vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, though which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

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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 is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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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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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