Advanced Vehicle System Engineer

General Motors

Advanced Vehicle System Engineer coordinating General Motors’ global vehicle architecture development and engineering deliverables. Resolving cross-functional issues, managing SMT readiness, and mentoring Design Release Engineers.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering operations, processes, and best practices, with a strong focus on design principles and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to mentor and lead engineering teams while managing complex project deliverables and timelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechatronic Engineering DegreeThermal Engineering ExperienceGVDP Timing ExpertiseSpecification and Release SystemsTIPIE and BVAC Systems Integration

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Hard Skills

Engineering OperationsDesign PrinciplesRegulatory ComplianceCost Reduction InitiativesSubsystem Interface DocumentationDFMEA DevelopmentEngineering Deliverables ManagementChange Request Impact AnalysisSMT Quality Plan ExecutionCoaching and Mentoring

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

Industry Keywords

Automotive EngineeringEngineering DevelopmentSMT Imperative TargetsDesign Release EngineeringLocalized SourcingHealth Check ReviewsCost and Mass Deep-Dive ReviewsEngineering TheoryProgram ExecutionEngineering Milestones

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organize the status of overall engineering deliverables during program execution
Resolve math, build, and test issues related to engineering development
Participate in development of a major global architecture from Pre-AFI through VPI
Support design study reviews, issue resolution, Design Direction Reviews, Health Check Reviews, cost and mass deep-dive reviews, SMT Quality Plan development and execution, and SMT staffing plans
Track and balance SMT Imperative targets for cost, investment, mass, and quality
Resolve issues spanning different SMTs
Participate in localized sourcing, cost and mass reduction, Auros, and PRTS closure initiatives
Ensure the Regulatory Checklist, Manufacturing Requirements, and DFMEAs are complete, in place, agreed upon, and on time
Participate in SMT engineering impact responses for Change Requests, including headcount impacts and GVDP gate readiness
Ensure subsystem interface documents are completed and agreed upon on time
Ensure the SMT is build-ready for upcoming events
Coach and mentor Design Release Engineers
Represent the SMT in PET, VAPIR, and VPIT meetings; lead SMT topics and support DREs presenting issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Eight (8) years of experience as a Thermal Engineer, Vehicle Systems Engineer, Automotive Interior Engineer, Automotive Exterior Engineer, or related role
Eight (8) years of experience with engineering operations, processes, and best practices
Eight (8) years of experience with engineering theory and principles of design
Eight (8) years of experience with GVDP timing and key engineering milestones
Five (5) years of experience with specification and release terms and systems
Two (2) years of experience with TIPIE and BVAC systems and integration to other SMTs
Ability to report to the local office under the hybrid work policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work policy: 3 days in-office and 2 days remote
Employee well-being support from day one
Opportunities for career development
Inclusive workplace and belonging initiatives
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities