ETL/EGM Hard Trim and Overhead Systems

As an Engineering Technical Leader (ETL) you will be a leader and expert in Interior Hard Trim and Overhead Systems programs with an unwavering focus on safety, quality, technical excellence, and flawless execution. You will be responsible for setting the future of the commodity while enabling disciplined delivery to all GVDP milestones while enabling beautiful design execution and achieving cost, quality, and performance targets across GM the vehicle portfolio. This role serves as a people leader for approximately 10 Design and Release Engineers (DREs) and Technical Specialists (TS), bringing strong engineering fundamentals, system thinking, and technical rigor to all interior system releases., * Be the technical expert for anything related to Hard Trim, Overhead Systems and it's components. Lead a team of Tech Specialists who are responsible to develop engineering guidelines and best practices, and deliver future technologies in their respective spaces

• Conduct and drive technical design reviews, ensuring solutions are aligned with BOM row strategies, meet functional/performance requirements, and uphold GM engineering fundamentals.
• Partner closely with other ETL's to maintain technical coherence, design robustness, and cross-program consistency.
• Champion DFMEA quality, robust design, peer reviews, and DFSS methodology to achieve "read-across" improvements that lift global quality.

Systems Engineering, Robustness & Issue Resolution

• Drive an analytical foundation for design decisions, enabling data-driven engineering and robustness validation.
• Lead escalated technical issue resolution and partner with ETLs, TS, VSEs, Validation, and global teams to ensure timely and technically sound solutions.
• Ensure smooth alignment with System Safety, GPSC, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Program Leadership.

Strategic Collaboration & Innovation

• Collaborate with the Design Studio, Vehicle Architecture, SMT Leadership, and Manufacturing to balance customer experience, feasibility, craftsmanship, and cost.
• Support innovation and new technology introduction for Hard trim and Overhead systems through supplier partnerships and enterprise technology roadmaps.
• Understand and implement use of automation on Manufacturing when applicable/appropriate.
• Maintain a Technology Roadmap demonstrating future direction of the commodity

Operational Excellence & Enterprise Alignment

• Actively contribute to business strategic initiatives including CAE-driven design, virtual execution, automation, faster development and enhanced supply chain.
• Lead supply chain evaluation and technical assessment.
• Maintain process discipline through the hardware operating system, including documentation, lessons-learned read-across, risk management, and disciplined engineering execution.

People Leadership

• Inspire, coach, and develop DREs and technical specialists, guide career growth, talent acceleration, and technical maturity.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, psychological safety, and development.
• Strengthen knowledge management, drive global alignment, and build technical depth across the broader team., 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}.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• 15+ years of automotive engineering experience, preferably in Hard Trim and Overhead Systems development with demonstrated levels of outstanding performance.
• Demonstrated sub-system expertise in injection molded trim, headliner materials and thermoform and thermoset processes, and Overhead console hardware and software.
• Detailed knowledge of Hard Trim and Overhead Systems performance requirements including applicable regulations and best practices.
• Demonstrated early product development to launch expertise and capability.
• Demonstrated expertise in component/subsystem design and development, with strong proficiency in design execution, engineering fundamentals, and vehicle integration.
• Proven people leadership skills with ability to motivate, develop, and manage engineering talent.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills, with ability to explain complex technical topics across SMTs and global teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, make timely decisions, and drive program alignment.
• Success working with global counterparts and balancing diverse regional requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with composure, discipline, and executional excellence.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master of Science - Engineering
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• DFSS Green Belt and Black Belt
• Previous experience in Interior Hard Trim and Overhead Systems or Interiors engineering leadership roles
• Experience partnering with Technical Leaders and Technical Specialists to drive system-level engineering excellence
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-program technical strategy, quality read-across, and enterprise alignment
• Recognized technical knowledge through patents and recognitions from forums of expertise

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale., We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team., General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.