Job Description
Onsite
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Global Technical Center and Milford Proving Ground on a full-time basis.
The Role
Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV is looking for innovators who thrive in tough challenges and are passionate about tackling meaningful work that will shape the future of the automotive industry.
This isn't a role for those looking for an easy path-it's for those who embrace change, push through obstacles, and take ownership of complex problems. While there will be long days and moments that test your resilience, you'll find purpose in your work, flexibility to prioritize your family, and the support of a people-first culture.
If you're ready to grow, thrive, and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
WHY : At the core of this position lies a commitment to delivering exceptional customer value. The primary objective is to ensure the development of high-quality flash and test software and support achieving first-time quality. By challenging existing practices and driving process improvements, this role contributes significantly to our quality assurance efforts and customer satisfaction.
WHAT : As the Engineering Group Manager (EGM) of the Manufacturing Software Development team, you will lead a highly skilled group of software engineers in developing next-generation solutions for Electronic Control Unit (ECU) flashing and vehicle manufacturing verification testing. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving innovation, ensuring software excellence, and supporting the delivery of high-quality manufacturing processes.
HOW : This role holds the responsibility and authority to proactively address tactical challenges and make critical trade-off decisions associated with managing production-critical software deployed across all GM manufacturing plants globally. In addition to operational responsiveness, this role plays a strategic function by defining the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for Test Application Software. This includes overseeing the scope, processes, and delivery mechanisms that ensure timely, high-quality software solutions aligned with manufacturing objectives.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
Provide strong servant leadership in a very technical and dynamically challenging area of responsibility to maintain business continuity.
Proactively protect the customer from electrical defects.
Build, maintain and train an effective team as the hiring manager for new employees.
Establish and track overall team objectives and goals.
Drive product and process integration by facilitating the team in developing and executing plans of record with product counterparts to comprehend new vehicle features and content.
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.
Additional Job Description
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering and/or operations within the automotive industry or adjacent sectors (e.g., aerospace, industrial automation, heavy equipment)
Proficient understanding of manufacturing software development and systems integration
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams or managing people in a dynamic environment
What Will Give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Hands-on experience with ECU flashing, diagnostics, and automotive test tools
Experience working on global programs or with geographically distributed teams
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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