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Staff Lead Development Engineer – GM Defense
General MotorsLead vehicle performance integration for GM Defense’s military ground vehicle programs. Direct requirements, validation, tuning, customer evaluations, and defense vehicle launches.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Vehicle Development, including Ride & Handling, Noise and Vibration, and Energy/Drive Quality, while effectively leading cross-functional teams to achieve performance integration goals. Possesses strong project management skills to ensure timely completion of vehicle performance milestones and adherence to safety requirements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Vehicle Development ExperienceRide & Handling ExpertiseNoise and Vibration KnowledgeDFSS Black BeltLeadership in Cross-Functional Teams
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Hard Skills
Vehicle Performance IntegrationCalibration InterfacesChassis ControlsVehicle ControlsData-Driven Decision MakingTechnical Specification ManagementChange Control ManagementTuning DirectionValidation ProcessesBudget Management
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsMotivational LeadershipInnovation BalanceDealing with Ambiguity
Certifications & Qualifications
DFSS Black Belt
Industry Keywords
Defense Ground Vehicle DevelopmentMilitary ProjectsVehicle Development ProcessExport Control RestrictionsGovernment Customer Engagement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the Vehicle Performance Integration Team and VPIT/Dev-Val reviews
- Make data-driven decisions on relevant vehicle performance topics
- Guide vehicle performance balance across integration groups and serve as the program’s single point of performance integration
- Participate in GVBR planning for Mule, IVER, and PPV vehicle builds
- Provide tuning direction and prioritization for Energy, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Drivability, and overall vehicle performance
- Ensure integration is completed on time for production milestones
- Manage and prioritize IVER shared property usage to complete tuning releases and validation on schedule
- Manage vehicle technical specifications and development/validation to requirements
- Participate in change control for all vehicle systems
- Manage vehicle development fleet usage and counts within annual budget allocation
- Lead vehicle buy-off rides with vehicle performance status and issue lists
- Support the Global Vehicle Chief Engineer through VAPIR and PET meetings and reviews
- Communicate vehicle performance execution updates to leadership
- Support development of processes, tools, and future capabilities for defense ground vehicle development
- Work directly with government customers and defense industry technical partners
- Coordinate and lead onsite customer visits and evaluations at MPG or Warren
- Support testing at customer facilities, including Army bases, Aberdeen, NATC, and Yuma
- Adhere to all safety precautions and requirements
Requirements
What you’ll need- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related
- Minimum 8 years total engineering experience
- Minimum 3 years of Vehicle Development experience in Ride & Handling, Noise and Vibration, Energy/Drive Quality, Chassis Controls, Vehicle controls and/or calibration, including integration centers
- In-depth knowledge of hardware, software, and calibration interfaces
- Ability to lead vehicle performance and work cooperatively with Systems, Controls, Propulsion, Software, Integration, and supplier teams
- Strong interpersonal skills to motivate and inspire employees
- Strong innovation and execution balance
- Strength in dealing with ambiguity
- Broad knowledge of vehicle development process and key deliverables
- DFSS Black Belt
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis
- Travel as required
- Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee
- Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
- Must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review
- Position is subject to export control restrictions
- Preferred: MS in engineering or business
- Preferred: experience on military or government projects
- Preferred: experience in advanced and execution vehicle performance roles
- Preferred: 5–10 years in Vehicle Development across multiple disciplines
- Preferred: 2–3 years SMT Design Release Engineer experience
- Preferred: 2–3 years management or equivalent people leader experience
- Preferred: in-depth knowledge of truck vehicle integration and military ground wheel vehicles
Benefits
Comp & perks- Company vehicle evaluation program, with an assigned General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate, subject to successful motor vehicle report review
- Potential eligibility for relocation benefits
- GM Benefits Overview and Total Rewards resources supporting well-being at work and home
- Inclusive workplace and reasonable accommodation support