Engineering Group Manager (EGM) - GVHE Quality

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..

The Role

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a team, influence the customer experience, and apply technical expertise across the entire vehicle? Consider the Engineering Group Manager (EGM) role for Global Vehicle Hardware Engineering Quality. As part of the GVHE Performance Intelligence team, the EGM leads a high‑performing group responsible for forecasting and achieving quality targets across all GVHE subsystems. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

Lead the team in analyzing and synthesizing Quality/Reliability/Durability (QRD) data to track performance against KSI targets.

Develop gap-to-target plans and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver on glidepath commitments.

Present quality metric status, trends, and forecasts to leadership at multiple levels.

Coach and guide team members and partners on quality tools and data usage; drive cross-functional root-cause identification, solution development, and implementation with SMTs.

Oversee staffing initiatives, facilitate regular team meetings, communicate GM policies and strategic direction, and prepare/present functional updates.

Ensure compliance with required GM and functional training; support employee career development and implement initiatives to build team capability and capacity.

Delegate and balance workloads effectively, establishing clear priorities for individuals and the group.

Provide timely, candid performance and behavior feedback; lead performance interventions when needed.

Recognize employee contributions formally and informally; participate in compensation planning and administer compensation processes.

Proactively remove roadblocks, resolve issues, and address concerns to maintain team momentum.

Your Skills & Abilities ( Required Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent

7 years of experience in product development and/or product quality.

Technical knowledge of hardware components and vehicle-level integration

Proven executive-level communication and storytelling skills

Strong experience leading or coaching others.

Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and align cross-functional stakeholders

Strong track record of structured problem solving, risk management, and decisive execution

Experience managing program scope, timelines, budgets, and VDP/GVDP milestones

Results-driven mindset

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Master’s degree preferred

Familiarity with GM Vehicle Program processes, tools, and deliverables

Consistent demonstration of GM Behaviors, including integrity, collaboration, resilience, accountability, and continuous learning

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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

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