Engineering Manager – Component Environmental & Durability

General Motors

Environmental Durability & Reliability Component Manager leading a team of engineers at GM. Focused on environmental and durability testing for vehicle software and electronics.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and mentor a team of Hardware Performance Engineers, fostering their professional growth and technical expertise in environmental and durability testing and analysis.
Lead cross-functional teams and consulting services to define, develop, and execute component-level environmental and durability performance requirements, test plans, and validation strategies.
Oversee the performance management process for the team, including setting objectives, conducting regular performance reviews, and identifying areas for improvement.
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supplier partners to ensure component designs meet stringent environmental and durability standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in test methodologies, analysis techniques, and data interpretation related to hardware performance.
Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the team in resolving complex environmental and durability performance issues.
Communicate project status, technical challenges, and solutions effectively to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 7 years of experience in engineering management or a senior technical leadership role within the automotive or related industry.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
Proven track record of coaching and mentoring engineering teams and developing talent
Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams in complex engineering environments
Experience in performance management, including goal setting, evaluation, and team development
Deep expertise in environmental and durability testing of hardware components
Solid understanding of material science, fatigue, corrosion, and failure mechanisms impacting product durability
Familiarity with GM specifications (e.g., GMW3172)

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

environmental testingdurability testingperformance managementmaterial sciencefatigue analysiscorrosion analysisfailure mechanismstest methodologiesdata interpretationengineering management

Soft Skills

mentoringcoachingleadershipcross-functional collaborationcommunicationteam developmentstrategic directionproblem-solvingperformance evaluationcontinuous improvement