Staff Lead Engineer - Interior Cockpit

General Motors Company; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Staff Lead Engineer for Interior Cockpit to guide the design, development, and launch of instrument panels, floor consoles, decorative trim, and interior lighting. You will shape technical direction and mentor engineers across programs.

This role requires 8+ years in interior systems, a bachelor’s in engineering, strong analytical skills, and the ability to own outcomes in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. A master’s degree and DFSS Black Belt are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Packaging, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in interior systems (IP, Floor Consoles, Decorative Trim, Interior Lighting)
• Experience with injection-molded trim, foam-in-place, thermoformed skins, and cut-and-sew substrates
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to lead independently while owning outcomes
• Preferred: Master’s degree and 10+ years experience; DFSS Black Belt/Black Belt Certification

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and launch of interior cockpit systems
• Mentor engineers to strengthen technical rigor and execution capability
• 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
• Lead resolution of complex, high-visibility technical challenges and support urgent issues as needed
• Manage multiple programs and priorities with internal teams, suppliers, and global partners

Skills

Interior systems

Injection-molded trim

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Independent leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

DFSS Black Belt

DFSS Master Black Belt

Job description

Job DescriptionAt 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 ExcellenceLead the design, development, and launch of interior cockpit systemsMentor engineers to strengthen technical rigor and execution capabilityEnsure delivery on time, on cost, and on qualityInnovation, Strategy & Continuous ImprovementImprove materials, processes, and system architecture to enhance quality, manufacturability, cost, and speedDrive best-practice adoption, read-across, and closed-loop learningPartner cross-functionally to shape the interior cockpit roadmapProblem Solving & Cross-Functional InfluenceLead resolution of complex, high-visibility technical challengesSupport urgent or off-hours issue resolution when requiredInfluence teams without direct authorityProgram Leadership & CollaborationManage multiple programs and prioritiesWork with internal teams, suppliers, and global partnersTravel for builds, supplier engagement, and program supportYour Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Packaging, or other relevant degree8+ 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 substratesStrong knowledge of regulatory, performance, and validation requirementsProven success launching interior subsystems through SOPStrong analytical, communication, and collaboration skillsAbility to lead independently while owning outcomesWhat Will Give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)Master’s degree in Engineering10+ years of experience in interior systems (IP, Floor Consoles, Decorative Trim, or Interior Lighting)Design release or manufacturing engineering experienceDFSS Master Black Belt or DFSS Black BeltWhy This Role MattersHelp define the next generation of vehicle interiorsWork in a culture that values innovation, speed, and engineering excellenceDrive better quality, faster execution, and stronger customer experiencesJoin a team known for raising the bar across the industry#LI-KM2GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. 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