Engineering Group Manager VMEC Body Controls, Calibration and System Test

Engineering Manager For Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls

Join a team that builds the brains behind the machine! The Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) team in GM's Software and Services organization is at the core of vehicle controldeveloping the software and calibrations that orchestrate everything from internal combustion engines and hybrid drive units to high-voltage batteries, chassis, thermal systems, and beyond. Our mission is to continuously invent and refine how the world's best mechatronic systems are controlled. We are seeking an Engineering Group Manager to lead a team focused on calibration & validation of embedded software and systems in the Body Controls domain. In this role, you will lead a team of talented engineers in delivering calibrations for multiple GM vehicle programs and owning the end-to-end quality and testing of the Vehicle Access and Digital Key features and systems. You and your team will work cross-functionally across product, program, and systems partners to ensure robust development, integration and testing of high-quality, production-ready software that supports both our current portfolio and our all-electric future.

What You'll Do :

• Provide technical leadership and vision in the Body Controls domains of Vehicle Access and Digital Key technologies, driving engineering excellence and adherence to best practices
• Develop and execute forward-looking calibration and test strategies aligned with customer needs and GM's transformation into a tech-driven mobility company
• Demonstrate strategic insight into emerging access and authentication technologies, helping shape long-term vision and innovation through test automation
• Leverage Agile methodologies to accelerate innovation, enhance team velocity, and deliver high-quality calibration on time at scale
• Build and nurture a high-performing team focused on capability growth, technical development, and talent retention
• Foster a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Work with multiple suppliers and collaborate in functional testing, performance tracking, and alignment with program milestones and quality standards
• Engage in test architecture and strategy, critically evaluate existing approaches, and provide architectural guidance as needed
• Model and champion GM's values and behaviors in everything you do

Who You Are :

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) :

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills) :

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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least three times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.