Sr. Engineering Manager - Engine, Drive Unit, Transmission Architecture

Job 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.

The Role

The Global Propulsion Systems team is at the forefront of GM's transformation to the future of transportation. We are seeking a highly motivated, forward-thinking, innovative, high-performing people leader with a balance of strategic and tactical skills to lead the Engine, Drive Unit, and Transmission Architecture organization within New Products Propulsion. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team that defines and matures architectures for engines, drive units, and transmissions through Balanced Architecture (BA) and handoff to execution.

You will own a distinct, critical business area with direct impact on GM's propulsion portfolio and will work across ICE, hybrid, and BEV applications to help deliver GM's Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion vision.

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership to ensure excellence in all aspects of GM Engineering:

• Functional, performance, and safety requirements are met for engine, drive unit, and transmission architectures

• Flawless architecture definition, integration, and collaboration with ATW, BA, VDDV, Dev/Val, manufacturing, execution, and vehicle teams (ATW - Balanced Architecture - Execution)

• Ensure performance, mass, cost, quality, reliability, durability, and serviceability targets are met

• Own Balanced Architecture leadership for Engine, Drive Unit, and Transmission:

• Ensure BA deliverables (requirements, concepts, trade studies, Pugh analyses, cost/mass, analysis plans, and handoff documentation) are completed on time and with high quality

• Drive clear, evidence-based architecture down-selects and document decisions

• Execute architecture strategy:

• Define and execute the strategy for engine, drive unit, and transmission architectures aligned with enterprise propulsion strategy, roadmaps, performance, and sustainability targets

• Balance reuse versus new architectures, modularity, and manufacturability in partnership with Chief Engineers, Vehicle Integration, and Manufacturing Engineering

• Integrate new technologies (e.g., high-speed e-drives, advanced lubrication and thermal concepts, new combustion/boosting approaches, emissions technology) through robust ATW-to-BA handshakes

• Lead cross-functional alignment and decision making:

• Represent the Engine, Drive Unit, and Transmission Architecture team in BA reviews, ATW gates, portfolio reviews, and executive forums

• Use data, analysis plans, and benchmarking to frame trade-offs and influence decisions across Vehicle, Propulsion, Virtual Performance Integration, GPS ME, and Finance

• Proactively identify and manage technical, timing, cost, and manufacturability risks; elevate issues with clear options and recommendations

• Provide people leadership and build talent:

• Recruit, attract, and hire top technical talent; build an organization with the right mix of architects, designers, and technical specialists

• Train, develop, coach, and mentor employees; provide clear line of sight from organizational objectives to individual contributions and prioritize work accordingly

• Develop successors and bench strength for key technical and leadership roles; provide opportunities for career growth and professional development

• Create an environment that fosters a positive and inclusive culture, psychological safety, and high engagement; recognize contributions and accomplishments

• Implement tools, methods, and innovation that keep GM at the competitive frontier in propulsion architectures

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or related)
• 10+ years of engineering experience in propulsion or vehicle systems across multiple phases of product development (from initiation/advanced work through launch)
• Deep technical expertise in at least one of: engines, transmissions, drive units/e-drives, or powertrain systems integration, with strong working knowledge across the others
• Experience leading architecture or systems definition (e.g., Architect, Technical Specialist, System Engineer, or equivalent) across multiple vehicle and/or propulsion programs
• Proven track record leading structured, gated processes such as Balanced Architecture (BA) or equivalent (requirements, concepts, trade studies, decisions, and execution handoff)
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and people (directly or indirectly), with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organization and planning capability, with the ability to quickly identify and remove roadblocks and escalate as appropriate
• Strong problem-solving ability, with capability to clearly define problems, determine root cause, and develop well thought-out alternatives to support decision making
• Excellent conflict resolution and collaboration skills, with proven capability to balance technical and business needs
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, manage multiple assignments, and deliver results under pressure
• DFSS Black Belt (or equivalent structured problem-solving certification)

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master's degree in Engineering or Management (e.g., MBA)
• Direct experience with BEV propulsion (high-speed e-drives, integrated drive unit architectures, lubrication and thermal integration) and hybrid/power-split or P2/P4 architectures
• Experience collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering, GPS ME, and plants on propulsion-related industrialization, launch, and quality

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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