Virtual Lab Manager
QuartzySalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
EGM - Energy & Emissions Lab Operations Manager at General Motors
Milford, Connecticut, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, Transportation, EnergyIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, or industrial/manufacturing engineering preferred
- Experience leading people leaders and cross-functional teams
- Working knowledge of emissions certification, vehicle systems, and testing processes
- Familiarity with emission regulations and their impact on vehicle products
- Experience with lean engineering systems (GMS), quality
Responsibilities
- Translate business objectives into actionable work for teams
- Lead new processes and methods aligned with departmental goals
- Ensure emission, fuel economy, calibration, and EV testing meet global regulations for all product programs
- Play a critical role in capital project reviews for future business capability and capacity requirements
- Oversee Energy & Emissions Lab operations, ensuring continuous 24/7 testing coverage and team coordination
- Lead and guide technical teams supporting lab operations and vehicle development
- Lead Industrial Engineering team through continuous improvement projects for all areas of the lab
- Lead EVAP testing team supporting current testing and future forecasting
- Manage lab deliverables using the BPD process, ensuring alignment with GM’s Vehicle Development Process
- Attain results using Business Plan Deployment (BPD) methods
- Provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams, drive adoption of new methods and initiatives
- Conduct regular team meetings, communicate GM policies, and deliver leadership and safety messages
- Support employee career development and ensure completion of required training
- Assign and balance workloads; set individual and group priorities
- Recommend staffing levels and participate in business planning and equipment meetings with software and hardware engineering teams
- Operate within budget; promote safe work habits and continuous improvement
- Foster an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative culture
- Hire, train, mentor, and develop employees; cultivate a growth mindset
- Champion GM Behaviors and Competencies; drive change to support GM’s transformation
- Build and maintain positive working relationships internally and externally
- Motivate and develop talent to achieve high performance
- Make timely, clear decisions balancing technical and business needs
- Demonstrate knowledge of GVDP/GPDP and support/promote lean principles
- Review and approve employee work and overtime schedules, expenses, and other work-related data
- Evaluate performance and behaviors: review deliverables and provide candid & constructive feedback
- Conduct performance interventions when necessary
- Provide timely and consistent feedback to direct employees as appropriate
- Participate in compensation planning and administer compensation treatment
Skills
Lab Operations
Emissions Testing
Fuel Economy Testing
EV Testing
EVAP Testing
Industrial Engineering
Continuous Improvement
Capital Project Reviews
Safety Management
Quality Assurance
Team Leadership
Vehicle Development
Regulatory Compliance
Calibration Testing
General Motors
Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles
About General Motors
General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.
Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles
Risks
Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.
Differentiation
GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.
Upsides
Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.
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