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General Motors

Controls Project Manager – Chassis

General Motors

Chassis Controls Project Manager leading development and execution of new chassis technologies at GM. Collaborating with various engineering teams to create innovative chassis solutions.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the development of new chassis features and technologies using the Design First mindset and principals
  • Plan project execution for manpower, tools, and test beds through the proof of concept phase
  • Prepare new chassis feature for hand off to production team. Documentation, Calibration Strategy, and Systems Requirements.
  • Lead Assess current TRL for a new chassis technologies
  • Prepare project plans to achieve TRL level 6 through planned gate reviews.
  • Explore the problem using low-fidelity models and simple control structures early.
  • Identify key constraints, operating envelopes, and failure modes before choosing an architecture.
  • Increase model fidelity as the design converges and uncertainty decreases.
  • Validate requirements, assumptions, and safety considerations early through simulation.
  • Document alternatives, decisions, and rationale at each design milestone.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • In-depth engineering design knowledge in one or more of: Automotive suspension, brake, steering systems, and driveline systems
  • Vehicle dynamics understanding and ability to evaluate in simulation or in-vehicle
  • Demonstrated self-starter who can work independently and deal with ambiguity
  • 5 or more years of controls and/or diagnostic related development, test or validation experience
  • Experience creating MatLab/SimuLink models
  • Understanding of vehicle modelling tools such as CarSim or CarMaker and ability to integrate with SimuLink models
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science
  • DFSS Certification Preferred
  • MS in Engineering Design release engineering experience
  • Expert capability using vehicle modelling tools such as CarSim or CarMaker
  • Expert experience in vehicle dynamics

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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.

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Hard Skills & Tools
engineering designcontrols developmentdiagnostic developmenttest validationMatLabSimuLinkvehicle dynamicsvehicle modellingCarSimCarMaker
Soft Skills
self-starterindependent workdealing with ambiguityinterpersonal skillsoral communicationwritten communicationanalytical ability
Certifications
DFSS Certification