Body Structures and Closures Vehicle Systems Engineer
Core
Chief integrator for Body Structures and Closures Systems, ensuring subsystem decisions deliver vehicle-level performance, quality, timing, and cost across Body in White, Sealing Solutions, Closures, and Chassis.
Role type
Senior IC Vehicle Systems Engineer (Body Structures & Closures)
Builds
Next generation GM vehicles (Body in White, Door Seals, Frunk plastics, Chassis)
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Vehicle Systems Engineering
Required skills
System integration, Technical decision-making, Root-cause analysis, Cross-functional influence, Program leadership, Cost management, Supplier readiness, Risk management, Executive communication, Manufacturing knowledge
Preferred skills
Lead DRE experience, BIW manufacturing knowledge, IRT experience, Engineering with Simplicity (EwS) mindset, GM Vehicle Program processes familiarity
Technologies
Sheet metal stampings, Chassis structures, Door seals, Functional black plastics, PPAP, VDP/GVDP
Responsibilities
Own Body Structure and Closures SMT coordination, Define technical imperatives aligning to program targets, Lead structured problem solving and trade-off decisions, Balance customer experience with manufacturability and cost, Align stakeholders with competing objectives, Manage 30/60/90-day plans and mitigate risks, Drive design deliverables and supplier selection, Support DREs and IRTs through development and launch, Champion Engineering with Simplicity, Monitor emerging technologies and competitive products
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC