Job Description

Work arrangement:

Hybrid : This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Global Technical Center, Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum.

The Role:

This is a newly developed role in Vehicle and Surface Integration and AVDC. The Vehicle & Manufacturing Architect (VMA) serves as the single voice of a vehicle architecture, uniting Engineering Functions, Manufacturing, and Studio with a shared vision. This role is a leader of collaboration, guiding all stakeholders to deliver Decision Fixed Points (DFPs), world class compartment integration, and theme enabled surfaces.

What You’ll Do:

The VMA is the driving force behind Vehicle and Surface Integration. The advanced VMA runs a program from inception through DSI. The execution VMA runs a program from DSI through Pre-Production builds. This posting will be for either role:

• Leadership: Stand as the single point of leadership for architecture, surface integration, and cross-compartment collaboration, driving the success of Engineering with Simplicity (EWS) metrics and AFPs/DFPS. The VMA will lead CAMs, SAMs, CIDEs and SDES within their own team. The will indirectly lead part owners and designers towards total integration.

• Total Vehicle Integration: Take the helm of Total Vehicle Integration, ensuring seamless collaboration across all functions and championing Execution Efficiency.

• Decision Making: Own the Decision-Making process with confidence, guiding Integration with a visionary approach.

• Collaboration: Foster a culture of shared knowledge, encouraging other VMAs to embrace lessons learned and propel architectures forward.

• Benchmarking: Exhibit a profound understanding of benchmarking, inspiring your team to reach new heights in integrated architecture and theme enablement.

• Innovation: Lead the charge in discovering new efficiencies, paving the way for a more streamlined GVDP.

• Capable People Leader that can develop a strong team with an eye towards Best-In-Class Integration.

• Craft and harmonize engineering and manufacturing imperatives with Design's creative vision.

• Be the representative of Studio and Surface Integration, bringing your leadership to program balance.

• Communicate program status with clarity, propelling informed decision-making.

• Seamlessly weave Studio surfaces with Engineering criteria, ensuring a design space that's both viable and visionary.

• Advocate for Occupant Accommodations, protecting the customer’s experience of Visibility, Spaciousness, Access, Storage, Cargo, and Driver Accommodation.

• Lead the virtual integration of the vehicle with foresight and innovation.

• Proactively address and resolve issues, ensuring a smooth journey towards excellence.

• Optimize BOM re-use with strategic insight.

• Safeguard architecture bandwidth while resolving issues with creativity.

• Support the artistic journey of Design surface development with technical acumen.

• Contribute engineering insights to shape the future of clinic properties and mock-up activities.

• Engage in Math Sync points and Virtual Reviews with a keen eye for detail.

• Champion the UG surface release process, aiding in the crafting of final surfaces.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) ​​:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

• 10 Years of Experience

• Knowledge in CAD systems. Capable to run Vis and full knowledge of the processes used to create math

• DFSS Black Belt certification

• Renowned expertise in program execution and balancing requirements

• Deep knowledge of GVDP

• Comprehensive understanding of GM's global vehicle engineering efforts

• Proven ability to optimize vehicle design at a holistic level

• Strong capability to collaborate with global partners

• A high level of full vehicle knowledge capable of driving the total enterprise solution for issues.

• Strong business acumen of all sides of the business (Product/Manufacturing/Purchasing/Marketing)

• Strong benchmarking capabilities that can be used to guide decision making

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) ​:

• Master of Science Degree in Engineering

• 12 years of experience in a related field, building a legacy of innovation and success

• Strong Supplemental Manufacturing Experiences

• People leader experience

“A company vehicle will be provided for this role with successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report review.”

"This job may be eligible for relocation benefits."

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Benefits Overview

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

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;

• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;

• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;

• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;

• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

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