Head of Body, Exterior, Chassis & Aftersales Engineering Function

Job Description

The Role –

As Head of Body, Exterior, Chassis & Aftersales Engineering, you will serve as a key member of the GMTCK Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the President. You will lead transformation in engineering processes, technology adoption, and organizational culture, ensuring world-class product delivery and uncompromising safety standards. This role requires strategic vision, technical expertise, and the ability to drive innovation and operational excellence across the function.
 

What You’ll Do –
The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting GMTCK leadership in executing the company’s vision and strategic objectives within a rapidly evolving product development environment. This position requires a forward-thinking leader who can drive cultural transformation, foster innovation, and effectively manage diverse teams across global markets.

Strategic Leadership & Transformation

• Lead engineering process improvements, technology adoption, and cultural evolution.

• Champion strategic initiatives that challenge the status quo and foster innovation.

• Prepare the organization for virtual development and advanced integration.

Safety Leadership

• Act as safety ambassador across the function and GMTCK.

• Conduct Safety Control Tours (SCT) and Safety Observation Tours (SOT), review non-standard work and permits for compliance.

• Lead Global Workplace Safety Standards (GWSS) activities and serve as element champion and Safety Review Board (SRB) leader.

Program Management

• Oversee homeroom/program initiation and transition from other regions.

• Develop transition plans, timing, and resource allocation across functions.

Change Leadership

• Accelerate virtual development and eliminate physical prototypes.

• Drive upskilling initiatives for “All-in-One Engineers” by 2030. The All-in-One (AIO) Engineer model at GMTCK represents a strategic shift in engineering roles designed to boost flexibility, efficiency, and innovation. By adopting digital innovation and fostering versatile skill sets, GMTCK aims to remain competitive in the fast-changing automotive industry while building a foundation for sustainable future operations.

• Promote adoption of new technologies and AI to improve efficiency.

• Ensure total vehicle integration and first-time quality across systems.

Collaboration & Culture

• Foster a culture of collaboration, discipline, trust, and community engagement.

• Actively participate in CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), SWE (Society of Women Engineers), KSAE (Korea Society of Automotive Engineers), Diversity, and other GMTCK initiatives.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) –

• 15+ years in vehicle engineering development.
• 10+ years of deep technical expertise in Body Exterior.
• Proven leadership in safety (product and workplace).
• Experience working with diverse cultures and nationalities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proficiency in English.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cultural change and drive business results.
• Strong business acumen and political savvy.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle systems and development processes.
• Ability to build and maintain cross-functional working relationships.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) –

• Advanced technical education (Master’s, MBA, Ph.D.).
• Experience in architecture development, design studio, manufacturing, global programs, and regional regulations.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and leverage uncertainty as opportunity.
• Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in automotive engineering.
• Cross-functional and global experience.
• Strong global professional network.

For Inquiries, please reach out to korea.recruit@gm.com.

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

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