Manager, VMEC Occupant Position (Seating) Software
1 week ago• Warren, MI
Description
Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary location (Warren, MI) three times per week, at minimum.
Relocation:
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The Role:
Join a team that builds the brains behind the machine! The Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) team in GM's Software and Services organization is at the core of vehicle control-developing the software and calibrations that orchestrate everything from internal combustion engines and hybrid drive units to body controls software ( Seating, Lighting, Vehicle Access, Occupant Protection and Occupant Comfort). Our mission is to continuously invent and refine how the world's best mechatronic systems are controlled.
We are seeking an Engineering Group Manager to lead a team focused on Seating software. In this role, you will lead a team of talented engineers in developing & delivering various customer facing seating features with innovative solutions in partnership with suppliers. You and your team will work cross-functionally across product, program, and systems partners to ensure robust integration and delivery of high-quality, production-ready software that supports both our current portfolio and our all-electric future. You will own the outcome to enhance customer comfort.
What You'll do:
- Enable self-organizing, self-managing teams to deliver product on-time with quality executions in an agile environment
- Implement quality software development practices and develop/own high-quality software.
- Help remove impediments and foster an environment for high-performing team dynamics, continuous flow, and relentless improvement
- Implement and support agile principles and practices, identifying and eliminating impediments, and facilitating flow
- Develop high performing team by practicing GM values & behaviors
- Lead and manage supplier & GM strategic partner software deliverables to program timelines
- Lead timely resolution of product quality issues (e.g. PRTSs) to ensure launch quality
- Implement process improvement for product quality enhancement
- Hire, Mentor, coach, and develop employees and their careers
- Establish and monitor budget for responsible activities
- Execute resource planning for required activities
- Model and foster GM's Core Values and Winning Behaviors
- Support cross functional Key Strategic Initiatives
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Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering to include Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Mathematics.
- Minimum 10+ years of engineering experience related to embedded control system & Software development experience.
- Demonstrated technical background in Body controls (Seats, Cabin Comfort, Lights, Vehicle Access etc.)
- Highly skilled & hands on experience in embedded controls software development & related tool set - (e.g. AUTOSAR software, developing & debugging physics-based C code, Jira, GIT Ecosystem, etc.)
- Demonstrated results in successful project execution
- Excellent multi-functional communication and leadership skills - able to get multiple teams moving in the same direction
- Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity while driving timely decision making
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)
- Master of Science in Engineering and/or Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science in Electrical, Computer, Electronics, Mechatronics, Systems or Software Engineering with emphasis in Controls or Robotics
- Prior work experience in Body Controls domain
- Experience in embedded controls development software and tool sets - (e.g. C/C++, Python, Jira, Git ecosystem, MatLab/Simulink, ETAS INCA)
- Leadership experience developing or utilizing industry standards & software architecture (e.g. AUTOSAR) and agile methodologies (e.g. CICD)
- Leadership experience in safety compliance of embedded systems
- Leadership of teams of engineers responsible for developing or testing embedded control systems or related hardware in an agile environment
- Demonstrated ability to: achieve results through effective teamwork, lead numerous projects with different focal areas to successful completion, and manage and measure work through metrics, data, and results
- Experience in doing SFMEA, DFMEA and other systems engineering approach for product quality.
Sponsorship:
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.
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.
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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202516784
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-19T00:10:17
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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