Engineering Technical Leader – Interiors

General Motors

Engineering Technical Leader specializing in Interior IP and Console development at GM. Leading a high-performing team in automotive engineering with a focus on safety, quality, and innovation.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a high‑performing team of IP/Console/Deco/Mechanisms DREs across multiple programs to deliver GVDP milestones with discipline and engineering excellence
Be the technical expert for anything related to IP/Console/Deco/Mechanisms and its components
Conduct and drive technical design reviews, ensuring solutions are aligned with BOM row strategies, meet functional/performance requirements, and uphold GM engineering fundamentals
Partner closely with other ETLs to maintain technical coherence, design robustness, and cross‑program consistency
Champion DFMEA quality, robust design, peer reviews, and DFSS methodology to achieve 'read‑across' improvements that lift global quality
Drive an analytical foundation for design decisions, enabling data‑driven engineering and robustness validation
Lead escalated technical issue resolution and partner with ETLs, TS, VSEs, Validation, and global teams to ensure timely and technically sound solutions
Ensure smooth alignment with System Safety, GPSC, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Program Leadership
Collaborate with the Design Studio, Vehicle Architecture, SMT Leadership, and Manufacturing to balance customer experience, feasibility, craftsmanship, and cost
Support innovation and new technology introduction for IP Trim, Floor Console, and Deco/Ambient Lighting systems through supplier partnerships and enterprise technology roadmaps
Maintain a Technology Roadmap demonstrating future direction of the commodity
Actively contribute to business strategic initiatives including CAE‑driven design, virtual execution, automation, faster development and enhanced supply chain
Lead supply chain evaluation and technical assessment
Maintain process discipline through the hardware operating system, including documentation, lessons‑learned read‑across, risk management, and disciplined engineering execution
Inspire, coach, and develop DREs and technical specialists, guide career growth, talent acceleration, and technical maturity
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, psychological safety, and development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering
15+ years of automotive engineering experience, preferably in Instrument Panel, Deco and Floor Console development
Demonstrated sub-system expertise in injection molded trim, foam-in-place, thermoformed skins, and cut and sew wrapping of substrates
Detailed knowledge of Instrument Panel, Decorative Trim, and Floor Console performance requirements including applicable regulations and best practices
Demonstrated early product development to launch expertise and capability
Thorough understanding of Instrument Panel, Floor Console system requirements and potential vehicle trade-offs
Demonstrated expertise in component/subsystem design and development, with strong proficiency in design execution, engineering fundamentals, and vehicle integration
Proven people leadership skills with ability to motivate, develop, and manage engineering talent
Strong cross-functional communication skills, with ability to explain complex technical topics across SMTs and global teams
Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, make timely decisions, and drive program alignment
Success working with global counterparts and balancing diverse regional requirements
Ability to manage multiple priorities with composure, discipline, and executional excellence.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company Vehicle program upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review
Employee well-being support
Career growth and development opportunities
Professional growth and coaching

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Hard Skills & Tools

automotive engineeringsub-system designinjection moldingthermoformingdesign executionengineering fundamentalsvehicle integrationDFMEADFSS methodologyCAE-driven design

Soft Skills

people leadershipcross-functional communicationdecision makingprogram alignmentmotivationcoachingcollaborationaccountabilitymanaging ambiguityexecutional excellence

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering