Global Calibration Technical Specialist - Steering & Suspension
Today• Milford, MI
Description
Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to be onsite approximately 3 days per week
The Role:
Global Calibration Technical Specialist - Steering & Suspension
We are seeking an exceptional candidate for the position of Global Calibration Technical Specialist, within GM's Chassis Controls organization at Milford Proving Grounds.
The Global Cal Technical Specialist will be responsible for leading teams of Calibration Engineers in the Steering and Suspension product areas to produce high-quality, on-time deliverables using common methods, processes, and procedures. The selected candidate will be involved in the development of future performance features, calibration strategies and controls design.
The ideal candidate should possess comprehensive experience in Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis Controls calibration, subjective and objective evaluation & validation of controls systems, along with demonstrated leadership, planning, communication, teamwork, and prioritization skills
What You'll do:
- Champion the safety of our employees and customers
- Technical Leader for GM's in-house Steering & Suspension calibration team
- Lead Steering & Suspension calibration strategic direction and support associated algorithm development for the feature area
- Develop common approaches and institutionalize them in Calibration Standard Work (Calibration Procedures, Deliverables, Master Calibration, Cal Tools, etc.)
- Improve the efficiency and quality of Standard Work by systematically driving present vehicle-based tasks into virtual SiL, HiL and CoSim work packages
- Mentor Calibration Engineers, providing technical training and establish good communication and knowledge-sharing
- Support the resolution of development issues with urgency
- Serve as a Technical Leader in multiple forums
- Support and approve software change requests related to GM's in-house Steering & Suspension SW products
- Define major calibration variants on each program
- Develop GVBR vehicle usage requests for future program needs
- Develop Feature Rollout Plans
- Support technical calibration peer reviews and leadership reviews
- Support Calibration Engineers to ensure high-quality, on-time deliveries and flawless launches
- Support resolution of vehicle, plant, service, and customer issues
- Provide input to VTS, STS, SSTS, and CTS specifications as applicable
- Ensure compliance with government regulations and GM policies
- Document and integrate Lessons Learned from development and field issues into future Controls designs and Calibration Standard Work
- Actively participate in ATW and Advanced Calibration projects related to Steering & Suspension controls
- Adhere to all safety precautions and requirements, treating safety as the top priority during all work activities
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Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
- Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience (vehicle dynamics, chassis/driveline performance, brake controls, calibration, etc.)
- Thorough physics-based knowledge of vehicle dynamics and performance
- Experience calibrating complex production programs
- Thorough knowledge / understanding of TCS algorithms and truck off-road control philosophies
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate and motivate the performance of a cross-functional team and achieve substantial influence without administrative authority
- Exercises independent judgment with minimal input from leaders
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to other engineers and engineering support personnel
- Very high level of analytical problem solving skills where problems are unusual and difficult
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute new processes
- Creates and maintains an environment that enables all participants to contribute to full potential
- Hands-on experience with vehicle dynamics performance, limit handling, and off-road performance
- Fluent with in-vehicle development tools (INCA, NeoVI, etc.)
- GM Level 3 driver certification or equivalent
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)
- MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
- Experience working in multiple functional areas within controls/calibration (chassis, brakes, powertrain)
- Experience developing/executing GM standard calibration processes
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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Client-provided location(s): Milford, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202522906
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-15T00:18:07
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