Interior Systems Engineering Leader (IP/Console/Trim)

General Motors Company; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle program

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Engineering Technical Leader to guide IP/Console/Decorative Trim programs with safety, quality, and cost discipline. You’ll lead a ~10-person team of DREs and Technical Specialists, driving robust design and disciplined execution across GM vehicle platforms.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in automotive engineering, strong leadership and global collaboration skills, and a track record of launching complex IP systems with cross‑functional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering required; advanced degrees preferred.
• 10+ years automotive engineering, IP/Deco/Floor Console experience.
• Sub-system design in IP, decorative trim, and related systems.
• Strong understanding of requirements, regulations, and vehicle trade-offs.
• Proven product development from concept to launch; cross-functional impact.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive program alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead IP/Console/Deco/Mechanisms DREs across programs to meet milestones.
• Act as technical expert for IP/Console/Deco/Mechanisms and components.
• Drive design reviews ensuring alignment with BOM strategies and requirements.
• Collaborate with ETLs for coherence, robustness, and cross-program consistency.
• Promote DFSS, DFMEA quality, peer reviews for quality improvements.
• Lead analytical decisions and data-driven robustness validation.
• Resolve escalated technical issues with global teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Design Studio, Vehicle Architecture, SMT and Manufacturing.
• Support innovation in IP Trim and ambient lighting via partnerships.

Skills

People leadership

Cross-functional comms

Technical leadership

DFMEA quality

System integration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master of Science – Engineering

MBA

Job description

General Motors is seeking an Engineering Technical Leader to guide IP/Console/Decorative Trim programs with safety, quality, and cost discipline. You’ll lead a ~10-person team of DREs and Technical Specialists, driving robust design and disciplined execution across GM vehicle platforms.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in automotive engineering, strong leadership and global collaboration skills, and a track record of launching complex IP systems with cross‑functional partners.