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Global Paint & Materials Engineering Manager
General Motors. Lead the global engineering team responsible for paint, coatings, and sealing material technologies used throughout GM manufacturing operations .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading global engineering teams focused on paint, coatings, and sealing material technologies, while driving innovation and performance through strategic supplier relationships and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to develop engineering talent and execute materials strategies that enhance vehicle quality and manufacturing efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Automotive Paint Shop OperationsMaterials EngineeringLean ManufacturingTechnical Program ManagementCross-Functional Leadership
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Hard Skills
Materials StrategiesProcess Control SystemsRoot Cause AnalysisManufacturing ProcessesColor Program ExecutionAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making SkillsSupplier Quality ManagementEngineering Standards
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationInfluencing SkillsCoachingOrganizational Planning
Tools & Technologies
Paint Shop AutomationManufacturing OperationsSupplier SolutionsEngineering StandardsApproval Processes
Certifications & Qualifications
Red XDFSSLean Manufacturing
Industry Keywords
CoatingsSealing SystemsVehicle LaunchesManufacturing Start-UpsEngineering Excellence
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the global engineering team responsible for paint, coatings, and sealing material technologies used throughout GM manufacturing operations
- Define and execute materials strategies supporting vehicle quality, design intent, manufacturing performance, sustainability objectives, and cost competitiveness
- Establish and maintain material specifications, engineering standards, approval processes, and process control strategies
- Lead evaluation, validation, approval, and implementation of new materials, technologies, and supplier solutions
- Partner with Design, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations teams on new vehicle programs and manufacturing initiatives
- Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships while driving innovation, performance, and competitive sourcing opportunities
- Provide leadership and technical direction during vehicle launches, production changes, and complex manufacturing or quality investigations
- Lead annual color program execution
- Drive root cause analysis and resolution of material-related quality concerns across manufacturing operations
- Lead global collaboration efforts to standardize best practices, share technical expertise, and advance engineering excellence across regions
- Develop organizational capability through talent planning, coaching, succession planning, and workforce strategy
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience with automotive paint shop operations, coatings, sealing systems, or related material technologies
- Experience leading technical teams within manufacturing, materials engineering, coatings, paint systems, or related engineering environments
- Demonstrated success leading and developing engineering talent, including performance management, organizational planning, and workforce development
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving engineering, manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and business stakeholders
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a production environment
- Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Experience leading global engineering teams or multi-region technical initiatives
- Knowledge of paint shop automation, manufacturing processes, and process control systems
- Experience supporting vehicle launches, manufacturing start-ups, or major production implementations
- Technical program or portfolio management experience
- Red X, DFSS, Lean Manufacturing, or equivalent continuous improvement certifications
- Experience working across Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and Design organizations
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field
- Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future; GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work arrangement with reporting to a specific location at least 3 times a week (or frequency dictated by the manager)
- Relocation benefits available for candidates who qualify under company policy
- Total Rewards supporting employee well-being at work and at home
- Reasonable accommodations for job seekers with disabilities