EV Battery Serviceability Engineering Group Manager

Job Description

The Role

We’re looking for a visionary Engineering Group Manager with deep technical expertise and strategic leadership skills to drive EV High Voltage Battery Serviceability across multiple vehicle platforms. In this role, you’ll lead a high-performing team, champion technical excellence, program delivery, validation, quality, and deliver innovative solutions.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of High Voltage Battery Systems Service Engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Oversee staffing, performance reviews, and career development planning.
• Document lessons learned and share best practices across teams.
• Manage the full-service lifecycle of High Voltage Battery assemblies and components from concept through service retention.
• Challenge the status quo and propose creative, resource-efficient solutions.
• Resolve technical issues and ensure timely delivery of engineering milestones.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Packaging, and Vehicle Architecture teams to ensure Aftersales and Lifecycle requirements are met.
• Influence senior leaders and engineering teams on future service strategies, while providing clear updates on program status, risks, and mitigation plans
• Facilitate decision-making across diverse functions and regions.
• Ensure all components meet Product and Aftersales requirements.
• Champion robust validation plans, monitor field performance, and leverage warranty data for continuous improvement
• Promote a culture of innovation focused on delivering efficient engineering solutions while encouraging the use of sustainable solutions.
• Stay informed on industry trends and competitive benchmarks.
• Manage engineering budgets including personnel, shop equipment, fleet vehicles, and travel.
• Support adjacent teams with Service Information development, and Drive Unit, Engine and Transmission serviceability.
• Manage move requirements with GM Facilities to move your organization and adjacent teams to a new location in 2026 while ensuring continuity of operations.

What You'll Need (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in automotive engineering.
• Proven track record of successful program execution and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of high voltage batteries, manufacturing processes, service processes and vehicle integration.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective collaboration across all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
• High initiative and ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and enable timely decision-making.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a team
• Experience with global vehicle programs and supplier management.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and validation protocols.
• Comprehensive knowledge of EV systems, subsystems, and global aftersales processes.”
• Experience driving sustainability initiatives or circular economy strategies in automotive or related industries

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 3 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. This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

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