Engineering Group Manager - Manufacturing Software Integration

generalmotors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI seeks an experienced EGM MSI leader to drive the successful integration of software for vehicle testing and flash support across GMNA plants. You will nurture an engineering team, align stakeholders, and push for reliability and efficiency in production testing.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, program management, and continuous improvement across manufacturing IT and software teams, with up to 25% travel and onsite reporting at the Warren Tech Center.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring engineers.
• Knowledge of Electrical First Time Quality principles to prevent defects.
• Experience standardizing processes and driving continuous improvement across plants.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an engineering team, mentor members, and align goals with Global Electrical Lighthouse objectives.
• Oversee manufacturing test and flash software integration across GMNA final assembly plants, focusing on testing, flash releases, cycle-time reduction and defect prevention.
• Drive improvements through bench testing, VeSCoM checkouts, EFTQ initiatives, and early issue identification.
• Manage program execution and stakeholder engagement via GA Program Reviews, readiness activities, and budget/resource management.
• Support continuous improvement and issue resolution by shielding plants from EOL defects and driving IT system changes.
• Foster a proactive culture embracing change and future challenges in the organization.
• Build strategic relationships across software, manufacturing, and program management to enable cross-functional action.

Skills

People leadership

Electrical quality

Process excellence

Program and launch management

Cross-functional collaboration

Resource and budget management

Communication

Tools

Manufacturing Test & Flash Software

VeSCoM checkouts

EFTQ

Plant IT systems

Job description

Job Description

EGM Manufacturing Software Integration (EGM MSI) – Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV

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:

The purpose of this role is to lead a team of software integration engineers responsible for releasing vehicle test and flash support for all GM North America (GMNA) produced vehicles.

What:

As an EGM MSI, you will lead the successful implementation of standardized software integration processes across GMNA final assembly plants, enhancing consistency, quality, and efficiency in production testing.

How:

By collaborating with plant teams to align integration practices, resolve issues, and deliver dependable testing and flash support.

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 25% domestic and international travel.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

• Lead and develop an engineering team by mentoring team members, supporting career growth, participating in talent selection/training, and aligning team goals to Global Electrical Lighthouse objectives.
• Oversee Manufacturing Test and Flash Software integration across GMNA final assembly plants, with focus on vehicle testing, flash releases, cycle-time reduction, and defect prevention.
• Drive operational improvements through bench testing, VeSCoM checkouts, EFTQ initiatives, and early issue identification across plants and programs.
• Manage program execution and stakeholder engagement through weekly GA Program Reviews, launch readiness support, budget/resource management, and collaboration with manufacturing, software, and internal customer teams.
• Support continuous improvement and issue resolution by protecting plants/customers from EOL defects, escalating roadblocks, driving IT system changes, and creating feedback loops to product teams.
• 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.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• People leadership — Ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering talent.
• Electrical quality — Apply Electrical First Time Quality principles to identify systemic issues and prevent defects.
• Process excellence — Standardize work and drive continuous improvement across plants and programs.
• Program and launch management — Support vehicle launches, GA Program Reviews, SWQRRs/PQRRs, readiness activities, and leadership reporting.
• Cross-functional collaboration — Align teams and drive meaningful results.
• Resource and budget management — Manage travel budgets, allocate resources, and balance priorities.
• Communication — Clearly communicate progress, risks, metrics, lessons learned, and recommendations.

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

• Manufacturing software integration — Knowledge of Manufacturing Test and Flash Software, vehicle testing, flash releases, and software deployment in assembly plants.
• Technical problem solving — Troubleshoot issues, remove roadblocks, and use bench testing and VeSCoM checkouts for early detection.
• Strong manufacturing systems knowledge — Understand plant IT systems, configuration management, flash tools, vehicle/component testers, and traceability.
• Enterprise influence — Ability to align Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, IT, plant teams, software teams, and leadership around common actions and timing.
• Executive communication — Translate technical risks into business impacts and decision-ready recommendations.
• Continuous improvement — Build feedback loops, prevention methods, and scalable best practices.
• Crisis management — Ability to lead calmly through urgent plant issues, coordinate rapid response, elevate appropriately, and keep stakeholders aligned.

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 onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. 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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