Technical Specialist – Outside Mirror Systems

• Serve as the technical expert and provide engineering leadership for outside mirror systems across GM vehicle programs
• Provide technical direction for structures, mechanisms, actuators, glass, lighting, cameras, sensors, wiring, seals, and interfaces
• Mentor and support DREs through design development, requirements definition, supplier management, validation, issue resolution, and release activities
• Interpret and apply GM standards, technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and best practices
• Lead resolution of design, quality, manufacturing, warranty, and launch issues using data-driven problem-solving methods
• Support program, design, supplier, plant, and launch readiness reviews
• Review DFMEAs, DVP&R, tolerance analyses, engineering changes, and technical documentation
• Partner with suppliers and purchasing teams to meet technical requirements and mitigate risks
• Drive standardization, reuse of proven designs, and continuous improvement across programs
• Lead benchmarking, road-to-virtual development, and lessons-learned documentation
• Represent outside mirror engineering in cross-functional forums and mentor engineers
• Deliver robust designs meeting performance, quality, timing, and cost targets; improve issue resolution and reduce design, supplier, warranty, and launch risks

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Extensive automotive product development experience with strong expertise in outside mirrors or related exterior systems
• Strong knowledge of vehicle development, component design, validation, manufacturing, supplier management, and launch processes
• Experience with design release, DFMEA, DVP&R, root cause analysis, tolerance analysis, and issue tracking
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, safety, customer satisfaction, timing, and cost objectives
• Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, or J-1 support
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis
• Ability to pass the Motor Vehicle Report review if using a company vehicle
• Ability to travel less than 25%

Demonstrates expertise in automotive product development, particularly in outside mirror systems, with a strong focus on design, validation, and supplier management. Proven ability to lead technical projects, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with GM standards and regulatory requirements.

• Automotive Product Development
• Outside Mirror Systems Expertise
• DFMEA and DVP&R Review
• Technical Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Influence

• Engineering Leadership
• Design Release
• Root Cause Analysis
• Tolerance Analysis
• Issue Tracking
• Data-Driven Problem Solving
• Supplier Management
• Validation Processes
• Continuous Improvement
• Benchmarking

• Excellent Communication
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Mentoring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

• Automotive Standards
• Regulatory Requirements
• Quality Objectives
• Safety Standards
• Customer Satisfaction