System Integration Engineer - Efficient Architectural Execution
Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Vehicle Systems Integration Staff Engineer to join our team at General Motors. This role is ideal for a systems thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and is passionate about driving innovation and efficiency in vehicle architecture. You will be instrumental in shaping GM's next-generation vehicle platforms by integrating complex systems in a way that maximizes vehicle performance, profitability, and long-term strategic value.
As the single-point node for systems integration, you'll work closely with engineering, design, and manufacturing teams across the enterprise to align strategies, resolve integration challenges, and ensure cohesive, future-focused vehicle solutions.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate across enterprise stakeholders (Chief Engineers, Architects, Manufacturing, VDDV, ETL/TS, VPO, VSE) to align on integration strategies and prioritization.
- Collaborate with Underbody SMT, Electrical, Design, Propulsion, and Vehicle Architecture teams to drive holistic vehicle solutions.
- Optimize solution sets for profitability by evaluating system trade-offs and presenting strategic recommendations.
- Define long-term strategies to achieve feature/function/performance targets at the vehicle level.
- Focus on competitive wins, understanding the necessary trade-offs to achieve them.
- Champion vehicle-level solutions over subsystem/component-level optimizations.
- Stay informed of the competitive landscape and emerging technologies to ensure total vehicle integration remains cutting-edge.
- Conduct benchmarking of current and disruptive technologies.
- Act as the single-point contact for system integration to improve cross-functional collaboration efficiency.
- Lead SWAT-style teams to rapidly address and resolve integration challenges.
What You'll Need (Required Qualifications)
- Engineering experience in Body Structure, Chassis, or other core vehicle systems.
- 10 plus years' experience
- Proven integration experience in design and packaging at the subsystem or vehicle level.
- Understanding of vehicle-level performance metrics (e.g., dynamics, crash/safety) and their allocation to systems and components.
- Hands-on experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and/or Design for Assembly (DFA).
- Familiarity with VDDV (Verification, Development, Design Validation) and simulation methodologies.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across functions and levels.
- Demonstrated leadership experience-formal or informal-within engineering teams.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Master's or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with casting technologies and their application in vehicle architecture.
- Prior involvement in enterprise-level vehicle development programs or product launches
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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 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
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- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
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