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Design Group Manager- Upper Structures

Warren, Michigan, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Manage a large group of Engineering Designers and DLTs to deliver vehicle exterior design programs and support business strategies.

Role type

Senior IC design group manager (exterior structures)

Builds

Vehicle exterior design deliverables and design processes

Domain

Automotive engineering (exterior structures/closures)

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Engineering design leadership, product development lifecycle management, team staffing and performance evaluation, process standardization, technical solution prioritization

Preferred skills

Body structures or closures experience, NX and Teamcenter proficiency, design/release engineering expertise

Technologies

NX, Teamcenter, GxDP, GSTS, VIS Mock-up, GPDS, GD&T

Responsibilities

Lead staffing initiatives and manage workload for direct reports; Conduct group meetings and communicate policies; Ensure completion of mandatory and functional training; Review and approve employee work and overtime; Evaluate performance and provide feedback; Remove roadblocks and resolve issues

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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