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Technical Specialist – Outside Mirror Systems
General MotorsOutside Mirror Technical Specialist leading robust, compliant mirror systems for General Motors vehicles. Guiding DREs, suppliers, validation, manufacturing, quality, and launch readiness.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in automotive product development, particularly in outside mirror systems, with a strong focus on design, validation, and supplier management. Proven ability to lead technical projects, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with GM standards and regulatory requirements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Automotive Product DevelopmentOutside Mirror Systems ExpertiseDFMEA and DVP&R ReviewTechnical LeadershipCross-Functional Team Influence
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Hard Skills
Engineering LeadershipDesign ReleaseRoot Cause AnalysisTolerance AnalysisIssue TrackingData-Driven Problem SolvingSupplier ManagementValidation ProcessesContinuous ImprovementBenchmarking
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
Automotive StandardsRegulatory RequirementsQuality ObjectivesSafety StandardsCustomer Satisfaction
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the technical expert and provide engineering leadership for outside mirror systems across GM vehicle programs
- Provide technical direction for structures, mechanisms, actuators, glass, lighting, cameras, sensors, wiring, seals, and interfaces
- Mentor and support DREs through design development, requirements definition, supplier management, validation, issue resolution, and release activities
- Interpret and apply GM standards, technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and best practices
- Lead resolution of design, quality, manufacturing, warranty, and launch issues using data-driven problem-solving methods
- Support program, design, supplier, plant, and launch readiness reviews
- Review DFMEAs, DVP&R, tolerance analyses, engineering changes, and technical documentation
- Partner with suppliers and purchasing teams to meet technical requirements and mitigate risks
- Drive standardization, reuse of proven designs, and continuous improvement across programs
- Lead benchmarking, road-to-virtual development, and lessons-learned documentation
- Represent outside mirror engineering in cross-functional forums and mentor engineers
- Deliver robust designs meeting performance, quality, timing, and cost targets; improve issue resolution and reduce design, supplier, warranty, and launch risks
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- Extensive automotive product development experience with strong expertise in outside mirrors or related exterior systems
- Strong knowledge of vehicle development, component design, validation, manufacturing, supplier management, and launch processes
- Experience with design release, DFMEA, DVP&R, root cause analysis, tolerance analysis, and issue tracking
- Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills
- Demonstrated commitment to quality, safety, customer satisfaction, timing, and cost objectives
- Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, or J-1 support
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis
- Ability to pass the Motor Vehicle Report review if using a company vehicle
- Ability to travel less than 25%
Benefits
Comp & perks- Benefits supporting well-being at work and at home; details provided through GM Total Rewards resources
- Inclusive workplace and belonging-focused culture
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Company vehicle may be provided subject to Motor Vehicle Report review
- Relocation assistance/benefits not provided