Defense Fastening Systems Lead – Technical Architect

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors seeks a Technical Lead to act as the enterprise expert for fastening systems, establishing strategies and ensuring design excellence across vehicle programs. You will collaborate across Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to drive standardization, cost optimization, and manufacturing readiness, while guiding validation and implementation plans.

The role requires strong technical depth, effective cross-functional communication, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the specified engineering fields.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience.
• Expertise in fastening systems, joint design, torque management, and mechanical assembly.
• Experience leading enterprise-level technical initiatives across multiple organizations.
• Strong understanding of automotive product development and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as GM's technical authority for mechanical fastening systems, standards, and design practices.
• Develop and maintain enterprise fastening strategies, specifications, and best practices.
• Lead fastening architecture reviews across vehicle programs.
• Drive standardization initiatives to reduce complexity, improve quality, and lower cost.
• Support design reviews for structural, safety-critical, and military applications.
• Provide technical leadership on fastener selection, torque strategies, joint design, coatings, corrosion prevention, fatigue performance, and validation requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Assembly, and Supplier Quality teams to resolve fastening-related issues across development, launch, and production.
• Support field issue investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Guide future fastening technology roadmaps including automation, advanced joining technologies, and digital engineering solutions.

Skills

Fastening systems

Joint design

Torque management

Mechanical assembly

Cross-functional leadership

Supplier collaboration

Technical mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field

Job description

General Motors seeks a Technical Lead to act as the enterprise expert for fastening systems, establishing strategies and ensuring design excellence across vehicle programs. You will collaborate across Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to drive standardization, cost optimization, and manufacturing readiness, while guiding validation and implementation plans.

The role requires strong technical depth, effective cross-functional communication, and the