Staff Lead Engineer - Interior Cockpit
Warren, Michigan, United States of America Hybrid
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About the role
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.
What you'll bring
- Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Packaging, or other relevant degree
- 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
- 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