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General Motors · 1 day ago

Global Calibration Technical Specialist – Steering & Suspension

Milford, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

General Motors is seeking an exceptional candidate for the position of Global Calibration Technical Specialist in their Chassis Controls organization. The role involves leading teams of Calibration Engineers in the Steering and Suspension product areas, focusing on high-quality deliverables and the development of future performance features and calibration strategies.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Champion the safety of our employees and customers

Technical Leader for GM’s in-house Steering & Suspension calibration team

Lead Steering & Suspension calibration strategic direction and support associated algorithm development for the feature area

Develop common approaches and institutionalize them in Calibration Standard Work (Calibration Procedures, Deliverables, Master Calibration, Cal Tools, etc.)

Improve the efficiency and quality of Standard Work by systematically driving present vehicle-based tasks into virtual SiL, HiL and CoSim work packages

Mentor Calibration Engineers, providing technical training and establish good communication and knowledge-sharing

Support the resolution of development issues with urgency

Serve as a Technical Leader in multiple forums

Support and approve software change requests related to GM’s in-house Steering & Suspension SW products

Define major calibration variants on each program

Develop GVBR vehicle usage requests for future program needs

Develop Feature Rollout Plans

Support technical calibration peer reviews and leadership reviews

Support Calibration Engineers to ensure high-quality, on-time deliveries and flawless launches

Support resolution of vehicle, plant, service, and customer issues

Provide input to VTS, STS, SSTS, and CTS specifications as applicable

Ensure compliance with government regulations and GM policies

Document and integrate Lessons Learned from development and field issues into future Controls designs and Calibration Standard Work

Actively participate in ATW and Advanced Calibration projects related to Steering & Suspension controls

Adhere to all safety precautions and requirements, treating safety as the top priority during all work activities

Qualification

Vehicle DynamicsChassis Controls CalibrationCalibration ProceduresAnalytical Problem SolvingTCS AlgorithmsIn-Vehicle Development ToolsCross-Functional Team LeadershipPlanning SkillsPrioritization SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar

Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience (vehicle dynamics, chassis/driveline performance, brake controls, calibration, etc.)

Thorough physics-based knowledge of vehicle dynamics and performance

Experience calibrating complex production programs

Thorough knowledge / understanding of TCS algorithms and truck off-road control philosophies

Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate and motivate the performance of a cross-functional team and achieve substantial influence without administrative authority

Exercises independent judgment with minimal input from leaders

Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to other engineers and engineering support personnel

Very high level of analytical problem solving skills where problems are unusual and difficult

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute new processes

Creates and maintains an environment that enables all participants to contribute to full potential

Hands-on experience with vehicle dynamics performance, limit handling, and off-road performance

Fluent with in-vehicle development tools (INCA, NeoVI, etc.)

GM Level 3 driver certification or equivalent