General Motors · 2 days ago
Engineering Group Manager – VMEC Body Controls, Lighting & Visibility Calibration and System Test
Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expGeneral Motors is a leader in the automotive industry, focusing on innovative vehicle control technologies. They are seeking an Engineering Group Manager to lead a team responsible for calibration and validation of embedded software and systems in the Body Controls domain, ensuring high-quality development and testing of vehicle features.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and vision in the Body Controls domains of Lighting and Visibility technologies, driving engineering excellence and adherence to best practices
Develop and execute forward-looking calibration and test strategies aligned with customer needs and GM’s transformation into a tech-driven mobility company
Demonstrate strategic insight into emerging lighting, dimmable glass and wiper technologies, helping shape long-term vision and innovation through test automation
Leverage Agile methodologies to accelerate innovation, enhance team velocity, and deliver high-quality calibration on time at scale
Build and nurture a high-performing team focused on capability growth, technical development, and talent retention
Foster a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement
Work with multiple suppliers and collaborate in functional testing, performance tracking, and alignment with program milestones and quality standards
Engage in test architecture and strategy, critically evaluate existing approaches, and provide architectural guidance as needed
Model and champion GM's values and behaviors in everything you do
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical field
Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience related to embedded control systems, calibrations and testing (eg: C programming, software/hardware debugging tools, CAN/LIN/ethernet network protocols, Jira, Git ecosystem)
Demonstrated technical background in embedded controls
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional calibration and test teams through all phases of software development, from concept to deployment, in an Agile environment
Strong ability to drive results through collaboration, manage multiple projects with varying priorities, and measure work using data and key performance indicators
Experience managing suppliers, including technical reviews, milestone tracking, and issue resolution
Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills; able to align multiple teams toward a common goal
Proven track record of successful project execution and delivery
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive timely, informed decision-making
Valid driver's license with ability to operate test vehicles
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering and/or an MBA
Experience leading the development and implementation of industry standards in embedded systems
Skilled in aligning team objectives with organizational goals and driving execution excellence
Proven ability to define and implement comprehensive test strategies, architect scalable test solutions, and champion automation across the testing pyramid (unit, integration, system, and acceptance levels)
Adept at fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement
Background in safety and regulatory compliance for embedded systems
Experience managing globally distributed teams
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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