Engineering Group Manager - Thermal Calibration

General Motors
Milford, MI

Description

Work Arrangement:

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role:

We are currently seeking experienced and motivated candidates for the role of Engineering Group Manager to lead a Calibration engineering team in the Propulsion Thermal Management team. This team is part of the VMEC-CB Software and Services group. This is a people leader role for a candidate with strong technical skills and will include responsibility for calibration development, testing, and release for all of GM’s Thermal Systems for electrified vehicles. You will work cooperatively with different software and controls teams and cross-functionally with Hardware, Cabin Controls, HVAC Software, Diagnostics, VDDV, Thermal Engineering, HVAC Performance, Thermal System engineering, and Global Performance Integration to deliver world-class thermal controls and software.

What You'll Do:

Manage a group of engineers developing propulsion thermal calibrations

Ensure engineering deliverables (calibration, testing, standard work documentation, etc) are completed efficiently, on-time and with high quality.

Resolve issues with in-development and in-production vehicle programs

Coach and mentor employees. Create development and learning opportunities for employees and drive high levels of engagement.

Drive the change to virtual development and virtual calibration

Meet annual budget and head count targets for the group

Achieve a set of defined business metrics established for each calendar year

Lead by example, demonstrate GM behaviors and culture

Ensure best practice development processes and standard work are followed

Drive commonization and reduce proliferation

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering or Computer Science

7+ years of work experience

Demonstrated proficiency in leading, mentoring and guiding engineers

Experience with calibration of embedded automotive control systems

Excellent communication, problem-solving and collaboration skills

Experience in development of automotive embedded control systems

Experience in recruiting engineers

Proficient with GM’s vehicle development process

Understanding of Matlab/Simulink for model development and integration

Ability to support some business travel

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Master’s Degree – Engineering or Computer Science

10+ years of work experience and 2+ years of experience in leading or managing s/w algorithm or controls development teams

Experience with thermal management systems utilizing both coolant and refrigerant systems

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

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Posted 2025-09-12

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