Engineering Group Manager – VMEC Body Controls, Lighting & Visibility Software & Quality

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three days per week at minimum.

Join a team that builds the brains behind the machine! The Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) team in GMs Software and Services organization is at the core of vehicle controldeveloping the software and calibrations that orchestrate everything from internal combustion engines and hybrid drive units to high-voltage batteries chassis thermal systems and beyond. Our mission is to continuously invent and refine how the worlds best mechatronic systems are controlled.

We are seeking an Engineering Group Manager to lead a team focused on the Body Controls Lighting & Visibility domain. In this role you will lead a talented group of developers and engineers in designing developing testing and implementing embedded software. The team will work cross-functionally across product program and systems teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of high-quality production-ready software in support of both our current portfolio and our all-electric future.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities)

• Provide technical leadership and vision in the Body Controls domain driving engineering excellence and adherence to best practices

• Build and nurture a high-performing team focused on capability growth technical development and talent retention

• Develop and execute forward-looking strategies aligned with customer needs and GMs transformation into a tech-driven mobility company

• Leverage Agile methodologies to accelerate innovation enhance team velocity and deliver high-quality software on time at scale

• Lead the development of strategy and processes around testing & quality assurance

• Engage in code reviews critically evaluate existing approaches and provide architectural guidance as needed

• Foster a collaborative culture that encourages innovation ownership and continuous improvement

• Manage internal/external stakeholder and/or supplier relationships including technical oversight performance tracking and alignment with program milestones and quality standards

• Model and champion GMs values and behaviors in everything you do

• Note: This position is a hybrid role with an expectation of being onsite 3 days per week

Who You Are

• A technical leader with a strong background in embedded software and the Body Controls domain

• Skilled at navigating ambiguity and change in a fast-paced business & software development environment

• Passionate about mentoring and growing engineers while pushing the technical boundaries of whats possible

• Forward-thinking and excited about the role technology plays in redefining the future of mobility

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering Mathematics or a related technical field

• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience related to embedded control systems quality assurance and toolchains (eg: C programming Matlab/Simulink Lauterbach/debugging tools CAN/LIN/ethernet network protocols Jira Git ecosystem)

• Demonstrated experience on SIL/HIL or other virtual environments and associated tools and platforms (such as AutoVal dSpace etc)

• Demonstrated technical background in Body Controls domains (eg: lighting & visibility vehicle access HVAC/cabin comfort occupant position & protection etc)

• Background in safety and regulatory compliance for embedded systems

• Demonstrated experience in Continuous Integration environments (nightly builds etc)

• Demonstrated leadership of engineering teams developing or testing embedded control systems 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

• 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 drivers license with ability to operate test vehicles

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Masters degree in Engineering and/or an MBA

• Familiarity with ASIL safety systems and regulatory standards

• Experience leading the development and implementation of industry standards in embedded systems

• Experience managing suppliers including technical reviews milestone tracking and issue resolution

• Experience managing globally distributed teams

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILLNEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Benefits Overview:

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days holidays and supplemental benefits for pregnancy parental and adoption leave.

• Healthcare dental and vision benefits.

• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.

• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.

• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you your family and friends

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