General Motors · 1 day ago
Lead Calibrator - Chassis Controls
General Motors is a leading automotive company focused on innovative vehicle dynamics performance. They are seeking a Lead Calibration Engineer responsible for coordinating calibration development activities, ensuring performance expectations are met, and leading a team of calibration engineers for various vehicle programs.
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Responsibilities
Champion the safety of GM’s employees and customers
Develop calibration strategy and execution plans for each program
Provide technical direction to a team of chassis feature calibration engineers
Lead the delivery of on-time and defect-free calibration releases to program Controls Development / VeSCoM timing plan
Represent calibration team before program and technical leadership
Maintain a close working relationship with program leadership
Identify resource needs (people, facilities, vehicles, equipment)
Create and manage feature assignments and calibration responsibility map in CRETA
Conduct calibration reviews to ensure high quality calibrations
Manage vehicle development property usage
Plan and execute off-site calibration test trips
Assist calibration engineers as needed with issue resolution
Mentor calibration engineers and technical specialists
Spearhead the resolution of vehicle, system, and controls deficiencies
Support resolution of vehicle, plant, durability/lab, or customer issues
Generate requests for software changes, new features/functions, and safety improvements
Utilize Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS)
Adhere to all safety and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Engineering degree
5+ years of experience in Chassis Controls calibration, vehicle dynamics, performance driving, vehicle integration
5+ years of Project Management / Project Leadership experience in the Chassis Controls domain
Demonstrated ability to lead the integration of complex controls features
Experienced in data acquisition and analysis, calibration and validation processes
Ability to analyze objective and subjective technical data and efficiently derive required changes to meet vehicle performance targets
Solid understanding of SW development and release processes (V-Model)
Demonstrated initiative to drive for results in areas of innovation and new development
Quick learner, able to handle multiple projects, as well as planned and unplanned work
High level of oral and written communication skills
High level of interpersonal and collaboration skills across multiple disciplines
Possess a valid driver's license, and ability to obtain GM Level 3 driving certification
Ability to travel for winter testing activities in January / February – as needed
Ability to travel for development & ride trips interspersed throughout the year
Preferred
Knowledgeable in vehicle dynamics & subjective vehicle evaluation
Experience with controls / algorithm development
Current GM Level 3 driver or higher
Performance driving or Off-Road driving enthusiast
First-hand experience with GM calibration and development processes
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team of engineers
Experience and comfort interacting with senior leaders
Experience working with global teams
Benefits
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Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
Funding
Current Stage
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$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
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