Global Damper & Suspension Innovation Lead

Suspension Technical Specialist - Damper and Innovation job at General Motors. Warren, MI.

Hybrid: This role is categorized as Hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

General Motors is looking for a Damper and Innovation Technical Specialist to lead global technical strategy and innovation in suspension damping systems. This role requires deep expertise in passive and adaptive damping technologies and advanced suspension systems to support vehicle integration and program execution worldwide.

• Lead global technical strategy for suspension damping systems, supporting GM’s vision for advanced vehicle dynamics and cost optimization.
• Drive the development and integration of innovative damper technologies in collaboration with design, ride & handling, software, and electrical engineering teams.
• Manage technical documentation, including standards, timing plans, and best practices, to ensure consistent and high-quality deliverables.
• Maintain and update the suspension technology roadmap and coordinate cross-functional technology application plans.
• Oversee the advanced technology project portfolio, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with software and services teams to align on control strategies and integration approaches.
• Support supplier selection, sourcing strategies, and maintain the Technically Approved Supplier List to ensure a competitive and reliable supply base.
• Provide technical consultation and support to cross-functional teams, including vehicle performance, safety, quality, and program management.
• Lead benchmarking efforts, contribute to peer reviews, and support investigations to resolve design and integration issues.

• BSEE or BSME required
• Minimum 12 years of suspension engineering experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of damper system and component engineering experience.
• Strong understanding and application of DFMEAs and PFMEAs.
• Experience writing SOR and technical documents.
• High-level of oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent physics-based critical thinking skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to legally operate an automobile.
• Ability to travel as needed up to 5% of time.
• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate.

Note:

program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

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).

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