ECU Software Deployment Supervisor – Manufacturing Engineering

Job Description

Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV is looking for innovators who thrive in tough challenges and are passionate about tackling meaningful work that will shape the future of the automotive industry. This isnt a role for those looking for an easy pathits for those who embrace change push through obstacles and take ownership of complex problems. While there will be long days and moments that test your resilience youll find purpose in your work flexibility to prioritize your family and the support of a people-first culture. If youre ready to grow thrive and make a real impact wed love to hear from you.

WHY: Reduce vehicle yard holds and improve product quality by ensuring timely accurate deployment of ECU software across manufacturing plants and yard operationsenabling vehicles to meet release and readiness targets.

WHAT: Lead a team responsible for executing ECU software deployment across GM manufacturing sitesowning planning coordination and execution to ensure consistent high-quality results at scale.

HOW: Lead end-to-end deployment operationsplanning events resourcing teams and overseeing execution across multiple siteswhile partnering with engineering and manufacturing to resolve issues in real time standardize processes and continuously improve deployment performance.

This role is ideal for technical leads or supervisors with experience in vehicle diagnostics ECU flashing or manufacturing operations who enjoy leading teams in fast-paced hands-on environments and driving execution across multiple sites.

Work Arrangement - Onsite

The successful candidate is expected to report to the GMNA plants warehouses and Warren Tech Center on a full-time basis. This role requires 50% or greater domestic and international travel.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities):

• Lead reflash events across multiple GM manufacturing sites ensuring execution readiness and quality outcomes.
• Plan and coordinate reflash events in partnership with software and engineering teams aligning timing to VeSCoM breakpoints and software release schedules.
• Develop and execute reflash team resource plans including staffing deployment and sitespecific support across manufacturing locations.
• Establish and manage the reflash environment at GM manufacturing sites providing onsite leadership to GM team members and contractors during ECU reflashing activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and suppliers to understand current reflash processes and identify opportunities for standardization and continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for new team members and contractors supported by clear standardized documentation and work instructions.
• Promote a safe work environment and ensure full compliance with company policies quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a forwardthinking inclusive work culture that embraces change and proactively prepares for future organizational and industry challenges.
• Build maintain and strengthen strategic relationships across software manufacturing engineering and program management organizations to align priorities and enable future innovation.
• Provide daytoday leadership coaching and guidance to team members and contractors reinforcing accountability engagement and GM leadership behaviors.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Demonstrated experience leading teams in high-tempo operational environments with responsibility for execution and outcomes.
• Hands-on experience working with vehicle ECUs embedded systems or in-vehicle software deployment.
• Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols (e.g. CAN Ethernet) and ECU interaction fundamentals.
• Experience using vehicle diagnostic and reprogramming tools (e.g. NeoVI vSPY DPS or equivalent).
• Understanding of end-of-line (EOL) manufacturing and validation processes including software flashing verification and issue resolution.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot software/hardware integration issues in vehicle or manufacturing environments.
• Experience coordinating work across engineering manufacturing and software teams to execute deployment activities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align cross-functional teams and provide clear updates at all levels.
• Willingness to travel extensively (50%) across domestic and international GM sites.

What Could Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Prior experience leading reflash software deployment or launch support activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in vehicle assembly plants yard operations or post-production vehicle handling.
• Familiarity with software release processes version control and breakpoint management (e.g. VeSCoM).
• Understanding of SDV architecture and OTA/update strategies in a manufacturing or post-production context.
• Experience developing standard work training materials or deployment playbooks.
• Exposure to data analysis reporting or issue tracking tools used in manufacturing or software deployment.
• Bachelors degree in engineering Computer Science or related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience).

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