Engineering Technical Leader – Interiors

Role Overview

• Lead a high‑performing team of IP/Console/Deco/Mechanisms DREs across multiple programs to deliver GVDP milestones with discipline and engineering excellence
• Be the technical expert for anything related to IP/Console/Deco/Mechanisms and its components
• Conduct and drive technical design reviews, ensuring solutions are aligned with BOM row strategies, meet functional/performance requirements, and uphold GM engineering fundamentals
• Partner closely with other ETLs to maintain technical coherence, design robustness, and cross‑program consistency
• Champion DFMEA quality, robust design, peer reviews, and DFSS methodology to achieve 'read‑across' improvements that lift global quality
• Drive an analytical foundation for design decisions, enabling data‑driven engineering and robustness validation
• Lead escalated technical issue resolution and partner with ETLs, TS, VSEs, Validation, and global teams to ensure timely and technically sound solutions
• Ensure smooth alignment with System Safety, GPSC, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Program Leadership
• Collaborate with the Design Studio, Vehicle Architecture, SMT Leadership, and Manufacturing to balance customer experience, feasibility, craftsmanship, and cost
• Support innovation and new technology introduction for IP Trim, Floor Console, and Deco/Ambient Lighting systems through supplier partnerships and enterprise technology roadmaps
• Maintain a Technology Roadmap demonstrating future direction of the commodity
• Actively contribute to business strategic initiatives including CAE‑driven design, virtual execution, automation, faster development and enhanced supply chain
• Lead supply chain evaluation and technical assessment
• Maintain process discipline through the hardware operating system, including documentation, lessons‑learned read‑across, risk management, and disciplined engineering execution
• Inspire, coach, and develop DREs and technical specialists, guide career growth, talent acceleration, and technical maturity
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, psychological safety, and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• 15+ years of automotive engineering experience, preferably in Instrument Panel, Deco and Floor Console development
• Demonstrated sub-system expertise in injection molded trim, foam-in-place, thermoformed skins, and cut and sew wrapping of substrates
• Detailed knowledge of Instrument Panel, Decorative Trim, and Floor Console performance requirements including applicable regulations and best practices
• Demonstrated early product development to launch expertise and capability
• Thorough understanding of Instrument Panel, Floor Console system requirements and potential vehicle trade-offs
• Demonstrated expertise in component/subsystem design and development, with strong proficiency in design execution, engineering fundamentals, and vehicle integration
• Proven people leadership skills with ability to motivate, develop, and manage engineering talent
• Strong cross-functional communication skills, with ability to explain complex technical topics across SMTs and global teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, make timely decisions, and drive program alignment
• Success working with global counterparts and balancing diverse regional requirements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with composure, discipline, and executional excellence.

Tech Stack

• TypeScript

Benefits

• Company Vehicle program upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review
• Employee well-being support
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Professional growth and coaching