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General Motors · 1 day ago

Program Validation Engineer - Battery Electric Vehicles (GPSSC)

Warren, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

General Motors is a leader in redefining mobility and is seeking a highly motivated Program Validation Engineer to join their Global Product Validation Team. The role focuses on delivering validated and compliant vehicles by identifying and mitigating risks throughout the vehicle development process, ensuring timely execution and successful validation of programs.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as an independent advocate for validation within the program team, championing our mission across the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP)

Provide cross-functional leadership to ensure timely delivery of validated products, balancing priorities and resources under accelerated timelines

Drive approval of the physical build plan and virtual test strategy, collaborating with teams to align capacity and resolve resource conflicts

Partner closely with the Lead Development Engineer and Virtual Performance Integration Manager to ensure comprehensive and successful validation

Proactively identify, communicate, and resolve validation issues, removing roadblocks and escalating risks to key stakeholders at critical forums and meetings

Act as the single point of contact for program content changes impacting validation activities, ensuring all changes are assessed and addressed promptly

Coordinate the collection of required approvals and signatures from functional leaders, ensuring the PVCL is completed, archived, and compliant with policy

Travel as needed to support program validation success and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners

Qualification

Engineering degreeJira proficiencyPower BI proficiencySoftware coding languageProject Management ProfessionalAgile certificationTechnical skills in engineeringHigh-level communicationBusiness acumenAdaptable team playerInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTime management skillsDetail-orientedInnovativeSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

5+ years of experience in a relevant role (excluding co-op/internship experience)

Proficient in Jira, Slack, Power BI, and at least one software coding language (e.g., Python, Java, Visual Basic, etc.)

Demonstrated high-level communication skills and effective interpersonal style

Strong business acumen with the ability to meet our strategic goals

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Agile certification

Advanced technical/professional skills in engineering theory and principles (mechanical/electrical mechanisms, mechanics, physics, metallurgy, manufacturing methods, electronics, software, control systems)

Experience developing strategy roadmaps and forecasting project issues

Proven project management skills with the ability to independently manage multiple initiatives

Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations, develop effective solutions, and drive implementation

Understanding of global architectures and interdependencies at subsystem, system, feature, and vehicle levels

Experience identifying and managing technical and timing risks, including critical path analysis for vehicle-level validation

Detail-oriented, innovative, self-motivated, and adaptable team player with a positive attitude