Staff Lead Engineer - Interior Cockpit

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Job Description 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,

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Responsibilities

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→Lead the design, development, and launch of interior cockpit systems
→Mentor engineers to strengthen technical rigor and execution capability
→Ensure delivery on time, on cost, and on quality

Improve materials, processes, and system architecture to enhance quality, manufacturability, cost, and speed
Drive best-practice adoption, read-across, and closed-loop learning
Partner cross-functionally to shape the interior cockpit roadmap

Lead resolution of complex, high-visibility technical challenges
Support urgent or off-hours issue resolution when required
Influence teams without direct authority

Manage multiple programs and priorities
Work with internal teams, suppliers, and global partners
Travel for builds, supplier engagement, and program support

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Packaging, or other relevant degree
8+ years of experience in interior systems (IP, Floor Consoles, Decorative Trim, or Interior Lighting)
Expertise in injection-molded trim, foam-in-place, thermoformed skins, and cut-and-sew wrapped substrates
Strong knowledge of regulatory, performance, and validation requirements
Proven success launching interior subsystems through SOP
Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to lead independently while owning outcomes

Master’s degree in Engineering
10+ years of experience in interior systems (IP, Floor Consoles, Decorative Trim, or Interior Lighting)
Design release or manufacturing engineering experience
DFSS Master Black Belt or DFSS Black Belt

Help define the next generation of vehicle interiors
Work in a culture that values innovation, speed, and engineering excellence
Drive better quality, faster execution, and stronger customer experiences
Join a team known for raising the bar across the industry

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