Engineering Group Manager - Vehicle Closures

Job Description

At 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.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

The Role

The EGM – Vehicle Closures Engineering leads a team of engineers responsible for design and hardware release of vehicle closure systems. You will provide technical and people leadership to ensure robust system design, integration, and execution that meets safety, quality, timing, and cost targets. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and plays a key role in shaping GM’s vehicle closures strategy across multiple architectures.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Lead the vehicle closures engineering team to deliver on-time, high-quality engineering releases.

• Provide technical direction on design, integration, and validation for vehicle closure systems, resolving complex issues and trade-offs.

• Promote innovation and continuous improvement by driving improvements in methods, processes, and systems and leading innovative solutions to broad, complex, cross-disciplinary engineering challenges.

• Oversee engineering documentation and release discipline, including drawings, specifications, bill of material integrity, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and change management.

• Partner with Program Teams, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers to ensure effective system integration, plant readiness, and launch execution.

• Drive issue identification and root cause resolution for development, launch, and field concerns related to vehicle closure systems.

• Develop and manage plans, priorities, and resource allocation for the team to meet program milestones and functional objectives.

• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, leading staffing, performance management, and career development activities.

• Promote a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement while advancing methods, standards, and best practices for vehicle closures engineering.

• Regularly communicate status, risks, and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional partners, exercising sound judgment and independent decision-making.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

• 8+ years of automotive engineering experience, with meaningful exposure to vehicle closures, body systems, side door systems, rear closure systems, or similar hardware systems.

• Proven experience with engineering release, system integration, and validation within a structured vehicle development process such as GVDP or equivalent.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and present to leadership.

• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and work independently with minimal supervision.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or an MBA with a technical focus.

• Direct design and release experience in vehicle closure systems, including side doors, rear closures, hinges, latches, sealing systems, or related hardware.

• Experience supporting multiple global vehicle architectures and collaborating closely with manufacturing plants and suppliers.

• Familiarity with GM-specific processes, tools, and standards such as GVDP, engineering release systems, and GMWs.

• Demonstrated success in building and developing high-performing teams in a technical environment.

• Experience using data, analytics, or digital tools to improve engineering efficiency and quality.

• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including leading engineers, setting direction, and driving accountability for results.

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