Design Group Manager - Seating System
General Motors
- # Design Group Manager - Seating SystemApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Warren, Michigan, United States of Americatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-202612307**Job Description**This role is categorized as hybrid. The selected candidate will be expected to work on-site at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week, or as otherwise determined by the hiring leader.* **This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.**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..**About the Role:**This person will manage a large group of Interior Engineering Designers and DLTs/Design TSs with similar functional responsibilities for Design deliverables in support of projects and programs within the Seating Design group. They will be responsible for staffing, communicating, training and development, directing and prioritization of work, evaluating performance and removing roadblocks. They will also provide technical leadership and guide the team to successful execution of vehicle programs with strong technical solutions. They will help develop processes, standards, or operational plans in support of the organization's business strategies with a direct impact on business and/or function overall results and influence others within the organization to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches. They will promote GM's values and makes customer-focused decisions, proactively lead, guided, and direct a group of technical employees responsible for Design deliverables in support of the organization's business objectives as well as manage math development process.**What You'll Do (Responsibilities):*** Provides strong technical leadership and guides the team to successful execution of vehicle programs with strong technical solutions.* Develop new products, processes, standards, or operational plans in support of the organization's business strategies with a direct impact on business and/or function overall results.* Influences others within the organization to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.* May include identifying problems, updating or modifying working methods that may be complex in their work area without the benefit of defined procedures.* Promotes GM's values and makes customer-focused decisions.* Responsible for staffing, communicating, training and development, directing and prioritization of work, evaluating performance and removing roadblocks.* **Hiring:** Identifies & leads staffing initiatives for work team.* **Communicating:** Conducts regularly scheduled Group Meetings, Communicates GM Policies & Procedures, Leadership and Safety Messages. Creates and communicates initiatives specific to functional responsibilities in support of business plan objectives and deliverables. May include preparing and giving presentations.* **Training & Developing:** Ensures employees complete all mandatory GM training and any specific training related to functional responsibility. Understands & supports employees’ career development goals. Develop and executes initiatives to improve work team capability and increase work team capacity.* **Assigning Work:** Assigns and manages workload for direct reports. Sets individual employee and group priorities.* **Monitoring & Approving GM Records:** Reviews and approves employee work and overtime schedules, expenses, and other work-related data.* **Evaluating Performance and Behaviors:** Reviews deliverables and behavior, providing candid & constructive feedback. Conducts performance interventions when necessary.* **Recognition:** Formally & informally recognizes employee's contributions. Provides timely and consistent feedback to direct employees as appropriate. Participates in compensation planning and administer compensation treatment.* **Removing Roadblocks & Resolving Issues:** Observes and steps up to remove roadblocks and resolve potential issues**Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology* 8+ years of experience in Design, including leadership experience* Experience in product development and design/release activities* Strong knowledge of engineering systems and processes (e.g., GxDP, GSTS, VIS Mock-up, GPDS, engineering release systems, GD&T, specifications, Global BOM, product and program content)* Solid grounding in core engineering and design principles* Ability to propose technical alternatives to balance competing priorities* Experience leading teams and mentoring others* Broad understanding of administrative and engineering tools used by the team and cross‐functional partners**What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):*** Experience in Seating and Interior Trim Design* Experience using NX and Teamcenter* Experience in Design/Release engineering* Broad knowledge and operational understanding of GM Policies and Procedures**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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)**#LI-JN1**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**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.**Benefits Overview**From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting **Total Rewards resources**.**Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)**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.All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit **How we Hire**.**Accommodations**General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, **email**us or call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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