Warren, Michigan, United States of America
1 day ago
Team Leader - Aftersales Release Engineering
Job Description

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to [specific location where employee is expected to report] three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

The Role

We are seeking an aspiring people leader to lead the Chassis / Active Thermal Service Release Engineering Team within GAE. The person in this role will be responsible for leading team members and projects that develop, validate, and implement common serviceability specifications and service part release across multiple vehicle platforms. This includes resolving technical issues and ensuring ongoing part availability for customer vehicles, while representing Aftersales Engineering within the Global Vehicle Development Process. Join and lead a team of collaborative and passionate problem solvers, while getting to partner with design engineers, technical specialists, validation engineers, integration engineers and fellow service teams to achieve world class designs and serviceability!

What You'll Do

Engineering, validation/verification, and release of Original Equipment level parts to service GM vehicles

Support service parts for vehicle launches and reduce back orders impacting customers by resolving engineering issues

Proactively handle engineering tasks and participate in multi-functional team projects to support customer retention and profit goals

Create/sign-off on Engineering Change Requests, engineering deviations, drawings, validation/verification plans, and engineering requirements

Create and release service parts in accordance with service criteria and service systems

Investigate supersession and de-proliferation opportunity of existing service parts

Project Management and leadership of projects with full accountability and clear mentorship/support

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent degree

5+ years of experience in a job related field

Knowledge of vehicle development process, change management, immersive/virtual engineering systems and proficient with Microsoft Office software

Works efficiently and effectively cross functionally with individuals and teams to solve a problem or complete a project on a domestic and global scale.

Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and with team members

Seek opportunities for collaborative experiences to help accomplish organizational goals

Able and willing to learn quickly. Strives for continuous self-improvement through formal and informal learning

Holds themselves and others accountable for demonstrating GM’s core behaviors, and developing team members

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Demonstrated technical knowledge of Chassis & Active Thermal Management and/or component designs

Automotive service parts experience at the wholesale or retail level

Manufacturing, vehicle engineering experience

Working knowledge of automotive service practices and procedures

Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle systems

Demonstrated GM dealership or field experience

Hands on experience in automotive diagnosis and repair

Experience with Service Part release and Supply Chain systems including Teamcenter, Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC), Service Information (SI), Aftersales Release & Cataloging (ARC), ERAPA and PRCS

Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate, coach, and mentor others

Minimal travel as required

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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