Engineering Group Manager – Tire and Wheel Systems

Responsibilities

• Lead the Tire‑Wheel Systems team responsible for ensuring on‑time, high‑quality engineering releases.
• Provide direction on design, integration, and validation, resolving complex issues and trade‑offs.
• Oversee engineering release deliverables including the Statement of Requirements, criteria, math data, drawings, vehicle BOM, DFMEAs, Engineering Source Approval, and change management.
• Partner with Program Teams, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers to ensure effective system integration, plant readiness, and launch execution.
• Collaborate with the GM Creative Design to release wheels that balance styling and engineering needs.
• Drive issue identification and root cause resolution for development, launch, and field concerns.
• Develop and manage plans, priorities, and resource allocation for your team to meet program milestones and functional objectives.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, leading staffing, performance management, and career development activities.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Regularly communicate status, risks, and recommendations to leadership and cross‑functional partners, exercising sound judgment and independent decision‑making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• 8+ years of automotive engineering experience, with meaningful exposure to Tire‑Wheel Systems, Chassis Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience with engineering release, vehicle integration, and validation within a structured vehicle development process (e.g., GVDP or equivalent).
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including leading engineers, setting direction, and driving accountability for results.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, including experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional partners and present to leadership.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering