General Motors

Technical Engineer Lead - Engineering Standards

Warren, Michigan, United States of America Full time

Job Description

Hybrid:

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Cole Engineering three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

The Technical Engineer Lead in Engineering Standards team processes GM Engineering Standards from initiation to publication that are globally accepted and meet departmental and Global Product Engineering requirements. The lead serves as the expert to ensure process, system, tool, or app coordination and resolves gaps with the goal of supporting corporate initiatives and protecting GM intellectual property. Provides specialized knowledge and coaching to authors/customers and global functional teams. Identifies efficiency improvements, ensures accuracy and effectiveness of documented knowledge, and supports user adoption by aligning tools with business needs, security requirements, and industry standards. 

 Key Responsibilities

  • Efficiently and effectively process GM Engineering Standards that are globally accepted.

  • Follow standard work to process GM Engineering Standards from initiation to publication.

  • Produce high quality documents that comply with departmental and Global Product Engineering requirements.

  • Work closely with authors and the global functional teams by providing technical expertise and process guidance and manage all aspects of the record lifecycle. Proactively address issues.

  • Develop GM Engineering Standards that support engineering designs (including subsystems), engineering tests, product specifications and development programs.

  • Communicate, coordinate, and consult with engineering departments and customers to insure a customer service-based department. Manage customer inquiries.

  • Work with global teams to collaborate and obtain consensus on engineering processes and the development of standards.

  • Creation and maintenance of comprehensive documentation, including guidelines, procedures, and best practices related to their area of expertise

  • Offering technical expert guidance to teams and individuals facing challenges related to their area of expertise

  • Actively participating in project teams, providing insights and expertise to ensure a successful project outcome

  • Identify areas for improvement within existing processes and providing actionable recommendations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

  • Lead and facilitate projects and workshops to improve process efficiency (project charter/framing, data collection, analysis, improvement opportunities, pilot if needed, and implementation plan)

  • Engage cross-functional teams and optimize processes and tools to align engineering processes in Global Product Development (GPD).

Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree Required (Engineering or Business)

  • Strong organizational skills, oral and written skills.

  • Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills

  • Strong Attention to Detail

  • Proven ability to work independently and lead special projects that enhance overall department throughput and advancement.

  • Analytical Ability

  • Problem Solving

  • Proficient level of technical aptitude

  • Proficient in Look Ahead Behavior/forward thinking

  • Teaching/Mentoring

  • Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Governance & Compliance

Preferred Skills

  • Three to five years experience in Engineering, Validation, or Testing.

  • Experience in Product Discovery, ISO auditing processes or Quality management.

  • Advanced MS Word and Excel knowledge and working experience with Global Docs.

  • Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools including Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate.

  • Working knowledge of SharePoint Online, including site configuration, list/library management, and integration with Power Platform.

  • Demonstrated experience leveraging Operational Excellence, Lean Management, Design Thinking, or other structured methodologies to implement process improvements

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 may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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