Engineering Jobs in Dearborn, MI

Fastening Engineering Team Leader

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.

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

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

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington. The salary range for this role: is $160,000 to 210,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)