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Lead Development Engineer – GM Defense
General Motors. Lead the Vehicle Performance Integration Team .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in vehicle performance integration, including tuning direction for Energy, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, and Drivability. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage vehicle development processes while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Vehicle Performance IntegrationVehicle Development ExperienceDFSS Black BeltInterpersonal SkillsProject Management
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Hard Skills
Vehicle DynamicsNoise and VibrationChassis ControlsVehicle ControlsCalibration InterfacesData-Driven Decision MakingIntegration ProcessesTuning DirectionDevelopment ValidationChange Control
Soft Skills
Strong Interpersonal SkillsInnovation and Execution BalanceDealing with Ambiguity
Certifications & Qualifications
DFSS Black Belt
Industry Keywords
Defense Ground Vehicle DevelopmentMilitary Ground Wheeled VehiclesGVBR PlanningVehicle Development ProcessesGovernment Projects
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the Vehicle Performance Integration Team
- Lead VPIT and Development-Validation reviews using data-driven decisions
- Guide vehicle performance balance across integration groups and serve as the program’s single point of performance integration
- Participate in GVBR planning for Mule, IVER, and PPV vehicle builds
- Provide tuning direction and prioritization for Energy, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Drivability, and overall vehicle performance
- Ensure integration is completed on time for production milestones
- Manage and prioritize IVER shared-property usage to complete tuning releases and validation on time
- Own vehicle technical specifications and development and validation to requirements
- Participate in change control for all vehicle systems
- Manage vehicle development fleet usage and counts within the annual budget
- Lead vehicle buyoff rides with vehicle performance status and issue lists
- Support the Global Vehicle Chief Engineer through VAPIR and PET meetings and reviews
- Follow safety precautions and requirements
- Communicate vehicle performance execution status to leadership
- Support development of processes, tools, and future capabilities for defense ground vehicle development
- Work directly with government customers and defense industry technical partners
- Coordinate and lead customer visits and evaluations onsite at MPG or Warren
- Support testing at customer facilities, including Army bases, Aberdeen, NATC, and Yuma
- Travel less than 25% as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related
- Minimum 8 years total engineering experience
- Minimum 3 years of vehicle development experience in Ride & Handling, Noise and Vibration, Energy/Drive Quality, Chassis Controls, Vehicle Controls and/or calibration, including integration centers
- In-depth knowledge of hardware, software, and calibration interfaces
- Ability to lead vehicle performance and cooperate with Systems, Controls, Propulsion, Software, Integration, and supplier teams
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong innovation and execution balance
- Strength in dealing with ambiguity
- Broad knowledge of vehicle development processes and key deliverables
- DFSS Black Belt
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis
- Travel as required
- Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee
- Must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review
- Must satisfy export control restrictions
- Preferred: MS in engineering or business
- Preferred: experience on military or government projects
- Preferred: experience in advanced and execution vehicle performance roles
- Preferred: 5–10 years in vehicle development across multiple disciplines
- Preferred: 2–3 years SMT Design Release Engineer experience
- Preferred: 2–3 years management or equivalent people leader experience
- Preferred: in-depth knowledge of truck vehicle integration and military ground wheeled vehicles
- Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
Comp & perks- Company vehicle evaluation program: eligible participants are assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate, subject to a motor vehicle report review
- Relocation benefits available for candidates who qualify under company policy
- Benefits supporting employee well-being at work and at home
- Inclusive workplace and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities