Electrical Hardware Supervisor – Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV
General MotorsAbout the role
Job Description
Are you ready to transform automotive manufacturing through innovation? As an Electrical Hardware Supervisor, you’ll play a critical role in designing and deploying advanced electrical systems and automation solutions that drive efficiency, scalability, and quality across global operations. This position is ideal for leaders who thrive on solving complex challenges, inspiring teams, and delivering cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of mobility. If you’re passionate about electrical integration, automation, and leading change, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):
- Champion a culture of electrical manufacturing innovation by embracing change and expanding in-house solutions to boost efficiency, adaptability and scalability.
- Directly lead teams in designing and deploying integrated systems for advanced vehicle and manufacturing technologies, overseeing key milestones from development through validation and post-installation support.
- Align cross-functional teams on key project milestones - reviews, buy-offs, shipping, installation, and validation to ensure timely equipment integration.
- Assess mechanical, electrical, and software testing needs for new vehicle programs, and develop supporting timelines and budgets.
- Collaborate across global teams and time zones with flexibility and strong communication
- Foster a forward-thinking work culture that embraces change and navigates future organizational and industry challenges.
- Build and nurture strategic relationships across various functions including software, manufacturing, and program management to synergize efforts towards future innovations.
What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 5 plus years' experience
- Solid understanding of GM Manufacturing systems, tooling, and electrical integration within the assembly process
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to build high-performing teams, collaborate cross-functionally, mentor others, and influence outcomes without direct authority
- Familiarity with the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP)
- Agile mindset with a forward-thinking approach and willingness to take calculated risks
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- Hands-on experience with hardware and automation — robotics, vision, controls
- Experience in plant operations or launch assignments
- Electrical, Software Architecture and Program Team Experience
- Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience
- Strong understanding of vehicle systems with a focus on design-for-manufacturing and automation strategy.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
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