Climatic Wind Tunnel Group Leader

Job Description

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the specified job site on a full-time basis.

The Role

The Group Leader for the Climatic Wind Tunnel (CWT) is responsible for ensuring safe high-quality and efficient operation of the this role you will lead a team of salaried technicians who prepare and set up vehicles with instrumentation and fixturing execute testing and interface with test control systems. You will oversee daily operational performance ensure the test schedule is fully utilized and provide a best-in-class testing experience for internal stakeholders.

Success in this role requires strong leadership technical depth in lab and tunnel operations critical thinking and a commitment to GM behaviors. You will play a key role in developing your team through clear goal-setting performance assessments and continuous coaching. Flexibility in work hours is required including potential weekends and holidays depending on business needs.

This position also includes administrative responsibilities as needed to support the operation.

What Youll Do

Lead a team of technicians at varying experience levels to meet test objectives and operational performance targets

Coach develop and evaluate technicians to grow both technical and leadership capability

Collaborate cross-functionally to align resources and support CWT stakeholders

Plan schedule and execute facility tasks and maintenance activities across multiple teams

Monitor manage and reduce operating costs

Track and maintain internal quality metrics

Ensure compliance with GM standards and federal regulations

Support technicians through troubleshooting and solution execution

Demonstrate managerial courage driving accountability and positive change

Develop maintain and report departmental performance metrics

Maintain high standards of safety housekeeping and Lean process application

Create an environment that enables all team members to perform at their full potential

Lead initiatives to grow Lab quality capability and technical skillsets

Foster an inclusive collaborative environment with strong team relationships

Work flexible hours and provide remote support during off-shift needs

Support continuous improvement initiatives for ongoing Lab development

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Minimum 5 years of experience in developmental or validation testing or relevant technical experience

5 years of dynamometer experience

2 years of wind tunnel testing or related experience

2 years of people leadership or team leadership experience

Associates degree in a technical discipline

Demonstrated leadership experience driving operational performance and team development

Strong understanding of GMS principles

Proficiency with GM systems such as Ariba Purchasing Workday and Concur

Experience with data acquisition systems (Talent Vehicle Spy Intrepid)

Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and make independent decisions

Experience using and modifying Tridium systems

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex issues

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Direct experience working within the Climatic Wind Tunnel environment

About GM

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Why Join Us

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1