Energy Conversion Systems - Engineering Group Manager

generalmotors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Engineering Group Manager for the Energy Conversion Systems division in Michigan. You will lead a team responsible for hardware design and release within ECS, ensuring safety, quality and performance targets are met.

The role includes recruiting, mentoring, and delivering on-time results in a fast-paced environment. This first-level people leadership position emphasizes strategic and tactical oversight, cross-functional collaboration, and driving a culture of

Qualifications

• Leadership or management experience in hardware development.
• Experience delivering hardware design from initiation to launch.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design and release within ECS Fluids and Thermal Hardware.
• Ensure functional, performance, safety, quality, reliability targets are met.
• Recruit, hire, and mentor engineering staff; develop talent.
• Deliver engineering artifacts on schedule and with quality.
• Foster inclusive, high-performing team culture.
• Travel as needed (~5%) to support project goals.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Conflict resolution

Team mentoring

Travel flexibility

DFSS Black Belt

Hybrid work coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering/Management

Tools

Engineering processes/tools

Job description

Job Description

The Role:

Energy Conversion Systems (ECS) at General Motors is a fast-paced team that is working on developing propulsion technology. This role is within the ECS Fluids and Thermal Hardware organization. We create leading-edge propulsion hardware (thermal management, fluid storage, ventilation, pressurized lubrication, transmission shift controls, torque converters, clutches and battery safety) that provide industry leading performance and customer value for current and future GM Vehicles.

We are seeking highly motivated, forward thinking, innovative, high performing people leaders with a balance of strategic and tactical skills to join this dynamic environment and help move us forward to achieve GM’s Zero, Zero, Zero vision. This position is for a first-level people leader (Engineering Group Manager) and you would lead a team responsible for hardware design and release within ECS.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

• Provide leadership to ensure excellence in all aspects of GM and supplier engineering:
• Functional, performance and safety requirements are met, Quality, reliability, durability and serviceability targets are met
• Engineering deliverables occur on time & with quality
• Develop industry leading hardware execution efficiency
• Recruit, attract and hire industry leading talent
• Train, develop, coach, and mentor employees
• Provide clear line of sight from organizational objectives to individual contributions; direct and prioritize work accordingly
• Create an environment that fosters a positive and inclusive culture and encourages individuals to achieve their peak performance and engagement
• Strive to create a workplace of choice, where employees are excited to work, and the customer is at the center of everything we do
• Some domestic and international travel, about 5%
• Recognize contributions and accomplishments
• Provide candid, specific performance and behavior feedback; address areas of concern in a timely manner
• Provide opportunities for career growth and professional development

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• 7+ years of engineering experience in all phases of product development from initiation to launch
• Knowledge of GM engineering processes, tools, and vehicle / propulsion development processes
• Working knowledge of ICE propulsion and Electric Vehicle propulsion
• Experience leading projects and people (directly or indirectly), with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated organization and planning capability, with the ability to quickly identify and remove roadblocks and elevate as appropriate
• Excellent conflict resolution skills, with proven capability to balance technical and business needs
• Strong collaboration skills and enterprise business acumen
• Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity and support timely decision making
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with a high level of composure and proven results
• DFSS black belt
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Masters in Engineering, Management or Business Administration
• Prior DRE experience
• Prior people leader experience

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}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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