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Vehicle & Manufacturing Architect (VMA)

  • Emplacement
    • Warren, Michigan
  • Type d'emploi Full time
  • Posté
  • Job Requisition JR-202608933

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

This is a newly developed role in Vehicle and Surface Integration and AVDC.  The Vehicle & Manufacturing Architect (VMA) serves as the single voice of a vehicle architecture, uniting Engineering Functions, Manufacturing, and Studio with a shared vision. This role is a leader of collaboration, guiding all stakeholders to deliver Decision Fixed Points (DFPs), world class compartment integration, and theme enabled surfaces. 

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

The VMA is the driving force behind Vehicle and Surface Integration. 

  • Leadership: Stand as the single point of leadership for architecture, surface integration, and cross-compartment collaboration, driving the success of Engineering with Simplicity (EWS) metrics and AFPs/DFPS.  The VMA will lead CAMs, SAMs, CIDEs and SDES within their own team.  They will indirectly lead part owners and designers towards total integration. 

  • Total Vehicle Integration: Take the helm of Total Vehicle Integration, ensuring seamless collaboration across all functions and championing Execution Efficiency.

  • Decision Making: Own the Decision-Making process with confidence, guiding Integration with a visionary approach.

  • Collaboration: Foster a culture of shared knowledge, encouraging other VMAs to embrace lessons learned and propel architectures forward.

  • Benchmarking: Exhibit a profound understanding of benchmarking, inspiring your team to reach new heights in integrated architecture and theme enablement.

  • Innovation: Lead the charge in discovering new efficiencies, paving the way for a more streamlined GVDP.

  • Capable People Leader that can develop a strong team with an eye towards Best-In-Class Integration.

  • Craft and harmonize engineering and manufacturing imperatives with Design's creative vision.

  • Be the representative of Studio and Surface Integration, bringing your leadership to program balance.

  • Communicate program status with clarity, propelling informed decision-making.

  • Seamlessly weave Studio surfaces with Engineering criteria, ensuring a design space that's both viable and visionary.

  • Advocate for Occupant Accommodations, protecting the customer’s experience of Visibility, Spaciousness, Access, Storage, Cargo, and Driver Accommodation.

  • Lead the virtual integration of the vehicle with foresight and innovation.

  • Proactively address and resolve issues, ensuring a smooth journey towards excellence.

  • Optimize BOM re-use with strategic insight.

  • Safeguard architecture bandwidth while resolving issues with creativity.

  • Support the artistic journey of Design surface development with technical acumen.

  • Contribute engineering insights to shape the future of clinic properties and mock-up activities.

  • Engage in Math Sync points and Virtual Reviews with a keen eye for detail.

  • Champion the UG surface release process, aiding in the crafting of final surfaces.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) ​​

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or other relevant degree

  • 10 Years of relevant engineering experience

  • Knowledge in CAD systems.  Capable to run Vis and full knowledge of the processes used to create math

  • Renowned expertise in program execution and balancing requirements.

  • Deep knowledge of GVDP

  • Comprehensive understanding of GM's global vehicle engineering efforts

  • Proven ability to optimize vehicle design at a holistic level

  • Strong capability to collaborate with global partners

  • A high level of full vehicle knowledge capable of driving the total enterprise solution for issues. 

  • Strong business acumen of all sides of the business (Product/Manufacturing/Purchasing/Marketing)

  • Strong benchmarking capabilities that can be used to guide decision making

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) ​

  • Master of Science Degree in Engineering

  • 12 years of experience in a related field, building a legacy of innovation and success

  • Strong Supplemental Manufacturing Experiences

  • People leader experience

  • DFSS Black Belt certification

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