Engineering Technical Leader - Interiors

Job Description At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.   Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.. 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. The Role As an Engineering Technical Leader (ETL) you will be a leader and expert in Interior IP, Console, Mechanisms and Decorative Trim programs with an unwavering focus on safety, quality, technical excellence, and flawless execution. You will be responsible for setting the future of the commodity while enabling disciplined delivery to all GVDP milestones while enabling beautiful design execution and achieving cost, quality, and performance targets across GM the vehicle portfolio. This role serves as a people leader for approximately 10 Design and Release Engineers (DREs) and Technical Specialists (TS), bringing strong engineering fundamentals, system thinking, and technical rigor to all interior system releases. What You’ll Do (Responsibilities) Program & Technical Leadership • Lead a high‑performing team of IP/Console/Deco/Mechanisms DREs across multiple programs to deliver GVDP milestones with discipline and engineering excellence. • Be the technical expert for anything related to IP/Console/Deco/Mechanisms  and it’s components. • Conduct and drive technical design reviews , ensuring solutions are aligned with BOM row strategies, meet functional/performance requirements, and uphold GM engineering fundamentals. • Partner closely with other ETL’s to maintain technical coherence, design robustness, and cross‑program consistency. • Champion DFMEA quality, robust design, peer reviews, and DFSS methodology to achieve “read‑across” improvements that lift global quality. Systems Engineering, Robustness & Issue Resolution • Drive an analytical foundation for design decisions, enabling data‑driven engineering and robustness validation. • Lead escalated technical issue resolution and partner with ETLs, TS, VSEs, Validation, and global teams to ensure timely and technically sound solutions. • Ensure smooth alignment with System Safety, GPSC, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Program Leadership . Strategic Collaboration & Innovation • Collaborate with the Design Studio , Vehicle Architecture, SMT Leadership, and Manufacturing to balance customer experience, feasibility, craftsmanship, and cost. • Support innovation and new technology introduction for IP Trim, Floor Console, and Deco/Ambient Lighting systems through supplier partnerships and enterprise technology roadmaps. • Understand and implement use of automation on Manufacturing when applicable/appropriate. • Maintain a Technology Roadmap demonstrating future direction of the commodity Operational Excellence & Enterprise Alignment • Actively contribute to business strategic initiatives including CAE‑driven design, virtual execution, automation, faster development and enhanced supply chain. • Lead supply chain evaluation and technical assessment. • Maintain process discipline through the hardware opera