Engineering Group Manager - Semi-Permanent Mold/Precision Sand Tooling and Process

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. Work Arrangement This role is categorized as hybrid, which means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least three times per week. This role is based at Global Propulsion Systems, Warren Tech Center; however, the selected candidate is expected to spend the majority of their time on-site at our manufacturing facilities in Defiance, OH; Saginaw, MI; and Toluca, MX. The selected candidate will be required to travel 75% or more. The Role In this role, you will lead one or more engineering areas across multiple manufacturing facilities. You will be responsible for a team of engineers focused on defining and specifying how Semi-Permanent Mold and Precision Sand cast products are manufactured. You will also play a key role in the planning, procurement, fabrication, installation, and ongoing support of systems, equipment, and tooling required for complex, specialized, and unique manufacturing applications. The primary responsibility of this Engineering Group Manager (EGM) is to lead a team of engineers responsible for executing the casting manufacturing strategy for Prismatic Components across Transmissions and Engines . The EGM provides leadership and direction to the Process/Tooling team , supporting a team of 9–14 engineers . This team has significant opportunities to apply the latest technologies across both product and process for current programs, while leveraging lessons learned from global launches to improve the quality and efficiency of future systems through the Bill of Process (BOP) and Bill of Equipment (BOE) . Work is performed in a highly collaborative team environment with daily interaction across Product Engineering (PE) , Program System Engineers (PSEs) , Manufacturing Engineers (MEs) , and Manufacturing Operations Teams . What You’ll Do Lead, coach, and develop engineering and operations professionals by setting clear expectations, providing ongoing feedback, and supporting career growth Develop, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and other operational metrics Drive cross-site read‑across of best practices, lessons learned, and standardized tools and processes Lead the Launch Wall process through Manufacturing Validations, Build Plans, PPAP, and related engineering procedures Manage the testing and installation of equipment, tooling, and technologies both on‑site and off‑site Lead investigations and analysis of casting defects to drive root cause resolution and continuous improvement Oversee process, tooling, and equipment testing, troubleshooting, implementation, and optimization Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop direct reports; 5+ years of supervisory or people leadership experience preferred Demonstrated technical knowledge of foundry processes and the ability to apply casting concepts in a manufacturing environment 5+ years of leadership experience in Low Pressure Die Casting, Precision Sand, Semi-Permanent Mold , or similar manufacturing processes, including tooling, process, quality, and project management 5+ years of budget management experience , including operating and/or capital budgets Basic knowledge of Magma , Flow-3D , or similar simulation software Basic knowledge of NX , CATIA , or other 3D design software Working knowledge of aluminum chemistry, heat treat, and metallurgical processes Demonstrated understanding of mechanical concepts related to machine design, process equipment, tooling, and secondary post‑processing Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Computer Science , or a related field, or equivalent experience What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications) Training in aluminum metallurgy Prior experience in Low Pressure Die Casting, Precision Sand, or Semi-Permanent Mold Prior experience with injection molds Prior experience with castings or giga/structural castings Training in flow simulation tools such as Magma or Flow-3D Training in 3D design software Experience with mechanical properties testing and procedures Background in aluminum chemistry Training in problem-solving methodologies #J-18808-Ljbffr