Engineering Technical Leader - Interiors

General Motors Australia & New Zealand

Hybrid (expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week)
15+ years automotive engineering experience
Instrument panel console decorative trim expertise
Injection molded trim foam-in-place thermoformed skins
General Motors Australia & New Zealand is seeking an Engineering Technical Leader for Interiors to lead and manage a team of Design and Release Engineers in developing interior components like Instrument Panels and Consoles. The ideal candidate will possess extensive automotive engineering experience and strong leadership skills, focusing on safety, quality, and innovation in vehicle design

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a people leader for approximately 10 Design and Release Engineers and Technical Specialists while setting the future of the commodity.
  • The successful candidate will lead high-performing teams to deliver GVDP milestones with discipline, ensuring solutions align with BOM row strategies and meet functional requirements.
  • Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program where you will drive and evaluate General Motors vehicles.

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General Motors Australia & New Zealand is seeking an Engineering Technical Leader for Interiors to lead and manage a team of Design and Release Engineers in developing interior components like Instrument Panels and Consoles. The ideal candidate will possess extensive automotive engineering experience and strong leadership skills, focusing on safety, quality, and innovation in vehicle design.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years automotive engineering experience
  • Instrument Panel Console Decorative Trim expertise
  • Injection molded trim foam-in-place thermoformed skins
  • People leadership of Design and Release Engineers
  • DFSS methodology and DFQA quality championing
  • GVDP milestone delivery discipline

Nice-to-have

  • Master of Science in Engineering or MBA
  • DFSS Green Belt and Black Belt certification
  • Patents and recognized technical knowledge
  • Cross-program technical strategy leadership
  • Automation implementation in manufacturing
  • Global team alignment and cultural sensitivity

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering required
  • 15+ years of automotive engineering experience
  • Demonstrated sub-system expertise in injection molding and trim
  • Proven people leadership skills
  • Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle
  • No immigration sponsorship provided

Work Rights

Must have legal work authorization in Australia

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