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Body Structures System Architect
General MotorsProviding global leadership for body structures design and engineering at General Motors. Defining structural strategies for next-generation vehicle architectures with a focus on advanced technologies.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expert-level knowledge in Body Structure Engineering and Advanced Vehicle Development, with a strong focus on compliance with Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and effective cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead complex projects and mentor teams while driving innovation and best practices in vehicle architecture.
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Expert-Level Knowledge Of Body Structure EngineeringAdvanced Vehicle Development ProcessLeadership In Complex Engineering ProjectsCross-Functional CollaborationProficient With Engineering Software Tools
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Hard Skills
Body Structure EngineeringAdvanced Vehicle DevelopmentAnalytical Problem SolvingProduction And Manufacturing ProcessesMetal FormingJoining TechniquesTooling DevelopmentCompliance With Motor Vehicle Safety StandardsCAE MethodologiesVehicle Architecture Integration
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationInfluencing Across TeamsTechnical Mentorship
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor Degree In Engineering
Industry Keywords
Vehicle Body StructuresAdvanced TechnologiesGlobal Technical LeadershipBest PracticesSystemic Challenges
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide global technical leadership for body structures design across all AVD programs, shaping next‑generation vehicle architectures.
- Define and drive structural strategies that deliver performance, enable brand‑aligned styling, and address systemic and legacy challenges.
- Champion advanced technologies and innovation across body and RESS structures, influencing best practices, manufacturing requirements, and solution deployment.
- Lead advanced technology development in partnership with ATW, GM Research, suppliers, and industry collaborators.
- Balance performance, cost, mass, investment, and manufacturing complexity in strategic and day‑to‑day decisions.
- Serve as a global technical authority, leveraging competitive benchmarking to guide design reviews, enterprise standards, and cross‑functional alignment.
- Establish and evolve global best practices, technical specifications, and CAE methodologies to ensure consistent, high‑quality execution worldwide.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, or other relevant degree
- 8 years of relevant engineering experience in advanced vehicle development or other relevant field experience
- Proven leadership and recognized subject‑matter expert in vehicle body structures and advanced vehicle engineering.
- Independently solves complex, non‑routine engineering problems using strong analytical skills and sound business judgment.
- Leads technically complex projects or workstreams with significant visibility and measurable impact.
- Expert‑level knowledge of body structure engineering at the complete vehicle level, including compliance with Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and internal requirements.
- Deep experience with production and manufacturing processes, including metal forming, joining, body shop processing, and tooling development.
- Strong cross‑functional collaborator with CAE, Safety, Formability, Manufacturing, Design, Chassis, Packaging, and Architecture teams to deliver practical engineering solutions.
- Proven ability to manage interfaces between body structures and adjacent systems (battery systems/enclosures, chassis, fuel, restraints, electrical, interior and exterior trim).
- Thorough understanding of the Advanced Vehicle Development Process, surface/theme development, and vehicle architecture integration.
- Effective communicator with the ability to influence across technical, program, and functional teams.
- Acts as a technical mentor and resource, supporting capability development and best practices.
- Proficient with engineering and standard office software tools.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Company Vehicle Evaluation Program
- Relocation benefits