Engineering Group Manager - Propulsion Thermal Management Controls Team
Description
Work Classification:
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford three times per week, at minimum.
The Role:
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We are currently seeking experienced and motivated candidates for the role of Engineering Group Manager to lead Software Controls engineering team in the Propulsion Thermal Management ART. This ART is part of the VMEC-CB Software and Services group. This is a people leader role for a candidate with strong technical skills and will include responsibility for developing, testing, and releasing Control System and Architecture for all of GM's Thermal Systems for BEV, PHEV and ICE Vehicles. You will work cooperatively with different software and controls teams within the ART and cross-functionally with Hardware, Cabin Controls, HVAC Software, Diagnostics, VDDV, Thermal Engineering, HVAC Performance, Thermal System engineering, and Global Performance Integration to deliver world-class thermal controls and software.
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What You'll Do:
- Manage a group of engineers to develop and deliver control system architecture and models MATLAB/Simulink and C for propulsion thermal systems
- Deliver models of different complexities and fidelity to the software team for software development
- Drive testing at virtual, bench and EDV level to verify and validate the thermal control system architecture
- Be hands-on by leading high-impact efforts and driving technical decisions or consensus across studies and projects
- Serve as the champion and sole owner of technical excellence in controls architecture across the propulsion thermal system ART
- Drive advanced concepts through developing modeling and testing capabilities to support novel studies
- Support development of automated test scripts to continuously verify the functional capability of software for various functionalities
- Support HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) testing and scripting efforts for the development of thermal control systems software
- Proactively prevent issues, contain critical problems quickly, implement final fixes, and institutionalize corrective actions to eliminate systemic issues
- Perform risk assessments and trade-off analyses to support informed decision-making
- Ensure the engineering group follows Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles to perform work effectively
- Ensure team members are positioned to meet cost, quality, and timing goals for deliverables
- Create development and learning opportunities for employees and drive high levels of engagement
- Identify and pursue new opportunities for the team to add value (e.g., Continuous Exploration, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment)
- Support recruiting, lead hiring efforts, and conduct performance reviews
- Forecast and manage the group's annual budget
- Navigate ambiguity and change with proficiency and resilience
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Master's Degree - Engineering or Computer Science with 6+ years of work experience
- 7+ years of working experience
- Strong functional knowledge of automotive thermal management system
- Demonstrated experience in technical leadership
- Hands-on proficiency with C or C++ or MATLAB/SIMULINK or Python
- Demonstrated proficiency in leading, mentoring, and guiding engineers
- Excellent communication, problem-solving and presentation skills
- Experience in recruiting engineers and outside services
- Basic knowledge of Machine Learning tools
- Familiar with the commonly used SW and system verification environments (HIL)
- Exceptional capability in conflict resolution and navigating challenging discussions
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)
- PhD in Engineering or Computer Science
- 10+ years of work experience
- Demonstrated experience in people leadership with 2+ years in experience leading or managing software, algorithm, or controls development teams with strong technical skills
- Demonstrated experience in leading software or algorithm development teams in thermal or battery systems management
- Experience with thermal management systems software such as GT-Power is a plus
- Strong understanding of Agile Develop methods and Scaled Agile Framework
Benefits:
GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
Company Vehicle:
Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies."
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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