Staff Lead Engineer - Interior Cockpit

General Motors Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in the United States seeks a Staff Lead Engineer, Interior Cockpit to guide cross-functional teams across IP, Floor Consoles, Decorative Trim, and Interior Lighting. You will set design direction, elevate execution discipline, and drive interior quality and customer experiences of next-gen cabins.

You will mentor engineers, own technical risk, and coordinate with suppliers and global partners to deliver on time, cost, and performance in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Packaging, or other relevant field.
• 8+ years of experience in interior systems (IP, Floor Consoles, Decorative Trim, or Interior Lighting).
• Expertise in injection-molded trim, foam-in-place, thermoformed skins, and cut-and-sew wrapped substrates.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory, performance, and validation requirements.
• Proven success launching interior subsystems through SOP.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead independently while owning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and launch of interior cockpit systems.
• Mentor engineers to strengthen technical rigor and execution capability.
• Ensure delivery on time, on cost, and on quality.
• Improve materials, processes, and system architecture to enhance quality, manufacturability, cost, and speed.
• Drive best-practice adoption, read-across, and closed-loop learning.
• Partner cross-functionally to shape the interior cockpit roadmap.

Skills

Leadership

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Packaging, or other relevant degree

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

DFSS

Master Black Belt

Job description

Job Description At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. Join a team shaping the future of automotive interiors. We’re hiring a Staff Lead Engineer, Interior Cockpit - a high-impact technical leader who brings bold thinking, deep engineering expertise, and a relentless commitment to execution excellence. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-visibility environments and want to influence how next-generation vehicle interiors are designed, engineered, and launched. As a senior technical expert, you will guide teams across Instrument Panels, Floor Consoles, Decorative Trim, and Interior Lighting. You will shape design direction, elevate execution discipline, and help deliver world-class interior quality and customer experiences. This is a force-multiplier role for someone who elevates teams, solves difficult problems, and drives meaningful change across programs and platforms.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Technical Leadership & Execution Excellence Lead the design, development, and launch of interior cockpit systems Mentor engineers to strengthen technical rigor and execution capability Ensure delivery on time, on cost, and on quality
• Innovation, Strategy & Continuous Improvement Improve materials, processes, and system architecture to enhance quality, manufacturability, cost, and speed Drive best-practice adoption, read-across, and closed-loop learning Partner cross-functionally to shape the interior cockpit roadmap
• Problem Solving & Cross-Functional Influence Lead resolution of complex, high-visibility technical challenges Support urgent or off-hours issue resolution when required Influence teams without direct authority
• Program Leadership & Collaboration Manage multiple programs and priorities Work with internal teams, suppliers, and global partners Travel for builds, supplier engagement, and program support

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Packaging, or other relevant degree
• 8+ years of experience in interior systems (IP, Floor Consoles, Decorative Trim, or Interior Lighting)
• Expertise in injection-molded trim, foam-in-place, thermoformed skins, and cut-and-sew wrapped substrates
• Strong knowledge of regulatory, performance, and validation requirements
• Proven success launching interior subsystems through SOP
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to lead independently while owning outcomes

What Will Give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in interior systems (IP, Floor Consoles, Decorative Trim, or Interior Lighting)
• Design release or manufacturing engineering experience
• DFSS
• Master Black Belt or DFSS Black Belt

Why This Role Matters

Help define the next generation of vehicle interiors Work in a culture that values innovation, speed, and engineering excellence Drive better quality, faster execution, and stronger customer experiences Join a team known for raising the bar across the industry

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. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. Why Join Us We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Our Company

We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave.

Our Culture

We are looking for adventure‑seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.

How we hire

Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team.