Leads the design, development, launch, and continuous improvement of vehicle interior cockpit systems, including instrument panels, floor consoles, decorative trim, and interior lighting. Mentors engineers, resolves complex technical issues, improves manufacturability and quality, manages multiple programs, and collaborates with suppliers and global teams. The role requires ownership of cost, timing, quality, validation, and production launches, with occasional travel for builds and supplier support.
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.
Join a team shaping the future of automotive interiors.
We're hiring a Staff Lead Engineer, Interior Cockpit - a high-impact technical leader who brings bold thinking, deep engineering expertise, and a relentless commitment to execution excellence. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-visibility environments and want to influence how next-generation vehicle interiors are designed, engineered, and launched.
As a senior technical expert, you will guide teams across Instrument Panels, Floor Consoles, Decorative Trim, and Interior Lighting. You will shape design direction, elevate execution discipline, and help deliver world-class interior quality and customer experiences.
This is a force-multiplier role for someone who elevates teams, solves difficult problems, and drives meaningful change across programs and platforms.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
Technical Leadership & Execution Excellence
Innovation, Strategy & Continuous Improvement
Problem Solving & Cross-Functional Influence
Program Leadership & Collaboration
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
What Will Give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Why This Role Matters
#LI-KM2
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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.
Join a team shaping the future of automotive interiors.
We're hiring a Staff Lead Engineer, Interior Cockpit - a high-impact technical leader who brings bold thinking, deep engineering expertise, and a relentless commitment to execution excellence. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-visibility environments and want to influence how next-generation vehicle interiors are designed, engineered, and launched.
As a senior technical expert, you will guide teams across Instrument Panels, Floor Consoles, Decorative Trim, and Interior Lighting. You will shape design direction, elevate execution discipline, and help deliver world-class interior quality and customer experiences.
This is a force-multiplier role for someone who elevates teams, solves difficult problems, and drives meaningful change across programs and platforms.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
Technical Leadership & Execution Excellence
- Lead the design, development, and launch of interior cockpit systems
- Mentor engineers to strengthen technical rigor and execution capability
- Ensure delivery on time, on cost, and on quality
Innovation, Strategy & Continuous Improvement
- Improve materials, processes, and system architecture to enhance quality, manufacturability, cost, and speed
- Drive best-practice adoption, read-across, and closed-loop learning
- Partner cross-functionally to shape the interior cockpit roadmap
Problem Solving & Cross-Functional Influence
- Lead resolution of complex, high-visibility technical challenges
- Support urgent or off-hours issue resolution when required
- Influence teams without direct authority
Program Leadership & Collaboration
- Manage multiple programs and priorities
- Work with internal teams, suppliers, and global partners
- Travel for builds, supplier engagement, and program support
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 8+ years of experience in interior systems (IP, Floor Consoles, Decorative Trim, or Interior Lighting)
- Expertise in injection-molded trim, foam-in-place, thermoformed skins, and cut-and-sew wrapped substrates
- Strong knowledge of regulatory, performance, and validation requirements
- Proven success launching interior subsystems through SOP
- Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to lead independently while owning outcomes
What Will Give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Master's degree in Engineering
- 10+ years of experience in interior systems (IP, Floor Consoles, Decorative Trim, or Interior Lighting)
- Design release or manufacturing engineering experience
- DFSS Master Black Belt or DFSS Black Belt
Why This Role Matters
- Help define the next generation of vehicle interiors
- Work in a culture that values innovation, speed, and engineering excellence
- Drive better quality, faster execution, and stronger customer experiences
- Join a team known for raising the bar across the industry
#LI-KM2
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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