Engineering Group Manager – Vehicle Closures

General Motors

Engineering Group Manager leading vehicle closure systems design and hardware release at General Motors. Managing a team to ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are met in a dynamic environment.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams within the automotive sector, focusing on vehicle closure systems, engineering release processes, and system integration. Proven ability to mentor team members while driving innovation and effective communication across cross-functional teams.

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Automotive Engineering ExperienceEngineering Release ManagementSystem IntegrationValidation ProcessesProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Engineering ReleaseSystem IntegrationValidationTechnical DirectionResource AllocationIssue IdentificationRoot Cause Resolution

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationDecision-MakingMentoringProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Automotive EngineeringVehicle Closure SystemsContinuous ImprovementEngineering DocumentationManufacturingQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the vehicle closures engineering team to deliver on-time, high-quality engineering releases
Provide technical direction on design, integration, and validation for vehicle closure systems
Promote innovation and continuous improvement
Oversee engineering documentation and release discipline
Partner with Program Teams, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers
Drive issue identification and root cause resolution
Develop and manage plans, priorities, and resource allocation
Mentor, coach, and develop team members
Regularly communicate status, risks, and recommendations to leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
8+ years of automotive engineering experience
Proven experience with engineering release, system integration, and validation
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and work independently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company Vehicle program
Employee well-being support
Opportunities for professional development