Vehicle Systems Engineer - Chassis, Thermal and Propulsion Integration (CTPI)
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
As a Vehicle Systems Engineer (VSE) at the senior level within General Motors’ Chassis, Thermal, and Propulsion Integration team, you will serve as the primary integrator for vehicle-level systems, ensuring alignment across subsystems to meet performance, quality, cost, mass, and timing targets. Your responsibilities include leading technical studies, managing Plan of Record decisions, and facilitating cross-functional communication to resolve integration issues proactively. You must possess a deep understanding of chassis, thermal, and propulsion systems, along with expertise in GM’s program processes such as PIM, PCCR, eMerge, and GVDP milestones. Key skills required are structured problem-solving, risk management, decision framing, and strong technical communication abilities. This role demands a growth mindset, resilience, and the ability to lead with curiosity and clarity while navigating complex trade-offs and aligning stakeholders across various domains.
Skills
What you'll do
- Serve as primary integrator for Chassis, Thermal, and Propulsion systems, ensuring alignment across vehicle interfaces.
- Lead structured problem-solving and trade-off analysis to frame cross-system decisions.
- Define critical conditions and develop contingency paths to protect program health.
- Deliver clear executive communication on technical issues and risks.
- Align stakeholders with conflicting objectives, negotiating feasible solutions for cost and timing.
- Own PIM tracking and reduction efforts, tying actions directly to key program metrics.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline; Master’s preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in Chassis, Thermal, Propulsion Integration roles.
- Strong track record in technical communication and cross-functional leadership.
- Proven experience in structured problem solving, risk management, decision framing.
- Familiarity with GM program processes, PIM, PCCR, eMerge, GVDP milestones.
- Demonstrated ability to work across ambiguity with clarity, ownership, urgency.
Employer
About General Motors (GM)
General Motors (GM) is a leading American multinational automotive corporation founded in 1908 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
General Motors (GM) currently has 106 open roles on FindRole.
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