Job Description

Work Arrangement:

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role:

We are currently seeking experienced and motivated candidates for the role of Engineering Group Manager to lead a Calibration engineering team in the Propulsion Thermal Management team. This team is part of the VMEC-CB Software and Services group. This is a people leader role for a candidate with strong technical skills and will include responsibility for calibration development, testing, and release for all of GM’s Thermal Systems for electrified vehicles. You will work cooperatively with different software and controls teams and cross-functionally with Hardware, Cabin Controls, HVAC Software, Diagnostics, VDDV, Thermal Engineering, HVAC Performance, Thermal System engineering, and Global Performance Integration to deliver world-class thermal controls and software.

What You'll Do:

Manage a group of engineers developing propulsion thermal calibrations
Ensure engineering deliverables (calibration, testing, standard work documentation, etc) are completed efficiently, on-time and with high quality.
Resolve issues with in-development and in-production vehicle programs
Coach and mentor employees. Create development and learning opportunities for employees and drive high levels of engagement.
Drive the change to virtual development and virtual calibration
Meet annual budget and head count targets for the group
Achieve a set of defined business metrics established for each calendar year
Lead by example, demonstrate GM behaviors and culture
Ensure best practice development processes and standard work are followed
Drive commonization and reduce proliferation

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or Computer Science
7+ years of work experience
Demonstrated proficiency in leading, mentoring and guiding engineers
Experience with calibration of embedded automotive control systems
Excellent communication, problem-solving and collaboration skills
Experience in development of automotive embedded control systems
Experience in recruiting engineers
Proficient with GM’s vehicle development process
Understanding of Matlab/Simulink for model development and integration
Ability to support some business travel

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Master’s Degree – Engineering or Computer Science
10+ years of work experience and 2+ years of experience in leading or managing s/w algorithm or controls development teams
Experience with thermal management systems utilizing both coolant and refrigerant systems

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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