Lead Calibrator

About the role

The Lead Calibration Engineer plays a crucial role in coordinating and managing all calibration development activity for a given project or family of projects. They ensure that performance expectations are met, requirements are developed and understood, and software and calibration deliverables are on time and on spec.

Responsibilities

• Champion the safety of GM's employees and customers
• Develop calibration strategy and execution plans for each program
• Provide technical direction to a team of chassis feature calibration engineers
• Lead the delivery of on-time and defect-free calibration releases to programs
• Represent calibration team before program and technical leadership
• Maintain a close working relationship with program leadership
• Identify resource needs (people, facilities, vehicles, equipment)
• Create and manage feature assignments and calibration responsibility map in CRETA
• Conduct calibration reviews to ensure high quality calibrations
• Manage vehicle development property usage
• Plan and execute off-site calibration test trips
• Absorb and resolve issues as needed
• Mentor calibration engineers and technical specialists
• Spearhead the resolution of vehicle, system, and controls deficiencies
• Support resolution of vehicle, plant, durability/lab, or customer issues
• Generate requests for software changes, new features/functions, and safety improvements
• Utilize Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS)
• Adhere to all safety and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering degree
• 5+ years of experience in Chassis Controls calibration, vehicle dynamics, performance driving, vehicle integration
• 5+ years of Project Management / Project Leadership experience in the Chassis Controls domain
• Demonstrated ability to lead the integration of complex controls features
• Experienced in data acquisition and analysis, calibration and validation processes
• Solid understanding of SW development and release processes (V-Model)
• Demonstrated initiative to drive for results in areas of innovation and new development
• Quick learner, able to handle multiple projects, as well as planned and unplanned work
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• High level of interpersonal and collaboration skills across multiple disciplines
• Possess a valid driver’s license, and ability to obtain GM Level 3 driving certification
• Able to travel for winter testing activities in January / February – as needed
• Able to travel for development & ride trips interspersed throughout the year

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in vehicle dynamics & subjective vehicle evaluation
• Experience with controls / algorithm development
• Current GM Level 3 driver or higher
• Performance driving or Off-Road driving enthusiast
• First-hand experience with GM calibration and development processes
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team of engineers
• Experience and comfort interacting with senior leaders
• Experience working with global teams