Assistant Chief Engineer – Engine Programs
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Warren, OH - USA
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Job Summary
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. Were turning todays impossible into tomorrows 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 peopleas we aim to makedriving safer smarter and more connected shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
The Role
The Assistant Chief Engineer(ACE) Engine Programs is a senior technical and program execution leader responsible for leading product executionfor assigned engine programs and variants. This role is accountable for delivering technical requirements and businessobjectives serving as a key interfaceacross functions ensuring executionquality and timingacross design development validation calibration certification launch costqualityand production.
The ACEissupported bydirectteamtypicallycomprisedoftwoDesign Systems Engineers (DSEs) a LeadEngineer(LE)and an Application Engineer(AE)and bears people-leadership responsibilities forthis team.
Success in this role requires deep engine-systemexpertiseproblem-solving skillsstrong business acumen launch experience and the ability to align technical manufacturing quality purchasing validation calibration and vehicle teams around a common plan.
What Youll Do
Lead the cross-functional engine product executionteam to meettechnical requirements and businessobjectivesfor assigned programs and major variants
Ownproduct-integratedexecutiondeliverablesfor assigned engines and vehicle applications including design development validation calibration certification launch readiness and delivery to timing costperformanceand quality targets
Serve as the key interface between senior management and the product team to ensure detailed design and release decisionsremainaligned to program imperatives and business goals
Drive resolution of technical build test and launch issues by surfacing risks early framing clear options and coordinating recovery actions across functions and regions
Balance engine performance combustion emissions durability drivability NVH manufacturing feasibility quality and cost to deliver the right customer and vehicle outcome
Lead product and process reviews support change approval decisions and ensure content changes validation plans(AVDP&R) andensuretechnicalanalysesare robust
Partner closely with Manufacturing Purchasing Finance Quality Validation Calibration Vehicle Teams and suppliers to drive aligned decisions and remove roadblocks
Use DFMEAPFMEA warranty field and test data to drive containment corrective action and long-term robustness improvements across assigned engine programsleveragingthe Quality-led CPIT (Continuous Product Improvement Team)
Lead value engineering reuse simplification and DFM/DFA tradeoffs to achieve cost targets without compromising key customer attributes or launch readiness
Provide day-to-day leadership coaching and clear direction to Design System Engineers Application Engineers Lead Engineers and extended cross-functional teams; build bench strength and future technical leaders
Communicateclearly and succinctlyin technical and executive forums using data to influence decisions and keep leadership informed on status risk and required actions
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelors degree in Engineering
10years of relevant experience in engine engineering propulsion product development or closely related areas
Broad experience across several of the following areas: engine development/validation calibration design release lead engineering design systems engineering manufacturing interface and program execution
Proven production launch experience
Experience with engine manufacturing and assembly processes
Demonstrated ability to lead complex global cross-functional engineering programs and deliver measurable results
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Advanced degree in Engineering Business ora relatedfield
Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership in ambiguous high-visibility situations
Demonstrated ability to develop talent build inclusive teams and strengthen organizational capability beyond direct program needs
Experience leading technical and business tradeoffs across multiple programs regions or major propulsion architectures
Leadership Profile
A successful Assistant Chief Engineer in the engine space is expected tooperatebeyond single-thread technical execution. They bring system-level engine mastery strong cross-functional influence disciplined risk management customer-and-vehicle mindset and the ability to grow future ACE and Chief-level talent while delivering high-stakes programs.
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