Engineering Group Manager - Fastening Engineering

About this role

Job Description Remote OR Hybrid, reporting where work can/needs to be performed / collaboration should happen. If the person lives w/n 50 miles of such a location, they are expected to come in three times a week. If they do not live withing 50 miles of any of those locations, they don’t need to report in.  • This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Detroit, Warren, Pontiac, or Milford, you are expected to report to that location  three times a week, at minimum • This role is may be eligible for relocation assistance.

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..

About the Role General Motors is seeking an experienced and people-focused leader to guide our GMNA Fastening Engineering team. In this role, you will lead a team of approximately 12 Fastener Design Release Engineers and Technical Specialists , providing technical direction, prioritizing workload, and ensuring high-quality engineering execution across multiple vehicle architectures and programs from program initiation through Start of Regular Production (SORP) . This is an opportunity to shape fastening strategy early in the vehicle development process, influence cross-functional decisions, and help deliver robust, efficient, and manufacturable designs. The ideal candidate brings deep fastening engineering expertise, strong leadership capability, and a passion for developing talent while driving technical excellence.

What You'll Do • Lead and develop a team of Fastener Design Release Engineers and Technical Specialists across multiple experience levels

• Ensure high-quality engineering deliverables across multiple vehicle architectures and programs from initiation through SORP

• Assign and balance team resources to meet timing, workload, and program priorities

• Provide day-to-day fastening and joining support to DREs, Technical Specialists, SQE, Buyers, Manufacturing Engineering, and suppliers

• Lead problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration from advanced vehicle development through end of program life

• Provide technical expertise in fastener selection, material and finish application, joint design, torque strategies, and fastening best practices

• Support the design of robust fastened joints, including manual joint analysis prior to FEA

• Oversee fastening catalog content and best practices in partnership with Fastening Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering, and SMT Technical Specialists

• Support product investigations and urgently address assembly plant issues, quality concerns, spills, shortages, and related challenges with durable solutions

• Review and approve requested fastener testing in collaboration with the laboratory and Fastening Engineering team

• Partner with suppliers to develop new parts and support sourcing activities with Purchasing and SQE

• Support static torque reviews for assembly plants when required by process

• Work closely with Vehicle Engineering, Engineering Design Operations, and VDDV/CAE teams to drive efficient, high-quality fastening solutions early in the GVDP process

• Collaborate with global teams to share best practices, mentor others, and strengthen technical capability across regions

• Remove roadblocks, improve processes, and help the team deliver on time with quality

• Champion Engineering With Simplicity (EWS) to drive optimized customer value, robust designs, and strong business results

• Lead the team in meeting core Global Vehicle and Hardware Engineering (GVHE) deliverables

What You'll Bring • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline

• 10+ years of fastening engineering experience

• Strong technical foundation in fastening engineering, including: • Fastener selection and application

• Material and finish selection

• Joint design and torque specification

• Fastener manufacturing processes

• Fastening joint analysis using manual calculations prior to FEA

• Working knowledge of GM CAD tools , including NX, Teamcenter/Active Workspace, and VisMockup

• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and motivate others

• Strong cross-functional communication skills and the ability to influence technical decisions across organizations

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with composure, urgency, and sound judgment

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments and enable timely decision-making

Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Management

• DFSS Black Belt certification preferred

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated success leading teams in a complex engineering environment

• Experience driving world-class design, packaging efficiency, and vehicle integration across functions

Leadership Success Profile The successful candidate will: • Inspire and mentor their team while influencing cross-functional partners

• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, agility, and continuous improvement

• Anticipate technical and organizational challenges and implement long-term solutions

• Drive innovation in fastening strategies and help position the team ahead of industry trends

• Communicate with impact, identify risks early, and influence decisions across the organization

• Deliver high-quality results with speed, while raising the standard for team performance and technical excellence

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate

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