Advanced Accessories Program Engineering Manager

Advanced Accessories Program Engineering Manager

As an Advanced Accessories Program Engineering Manager , you'll lead the development of high-value accessory portfolios aligned with customer needs and vehicle strategies. These offerings enhance vehicle appeal, personalization, and functionality-driving excitement and profitability. The portfolio includes appearance packages, off-road enhancements, performance upgrades, protection, storage solutions, and other features that elevate the ownership experience.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering development of highly profitable accessories portfolios through the advanced phase of the VDP (from AFI to post DSI).
• Serve as the key accessory contact to the vehicle program team and support meeting forums as needed (VAPIR / PET / POPs / VPIT / CITs).
• Maintain the program scorecard for engineering deliverables (e.g., Dot Chart) and report program status at SMT meetings during key program milestones.
• Develop, coordinate and execute Accessories Criteria, Surface, and Engineering Math Plan.
• Lead program engineering status reviews, Timing Workshop and Innovation workshops.
• Lead the overall integration of accessories into the production vehicle.
• Input, manage and communicate program workload and PCAR input.
• Coordinate program, studio and cross-SMT issue escalations.
• Co-lead developing and managing accessories brand / segment portfolio strategies (e.g., Clinics).
• Own the Accessory section of the regulatory checklist and assessment for programs while in the advanced phase of the VDP.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work authorization

GM does not provide immigration sponsorship for this role. This position is hybrid; the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times per week. Relocation benefits are not provided.

About GM

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Benefits and Inclusion

From day one, GM supports a rewarding career and well-being for employees. General Motors is an equal opportunity employer. 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, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with laws. Applicants may be required to complete role-related assessments or pre-employment screenings. For accommodations in the application process, please email us or call us with the details of the accommodation needed and the job title and requisition number.

Additional roles in the GM ecosystem and related manufacturing / engineering positions are available across locations (examples include Detroit, MI and Novi, MI). This description reflects only the Advanced Accessories Program Engineering Manager role and is not a listing of all GM opportunities.

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