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.
The Role
The Team Leader will be responsible for planning, developing, and building test set-ups, evaluating results, and investigating mechanical/electrical operational difficulties on products and/or components while recommending corrective actions. Utilizing GMS Tools, the Team Leader will lead day-to-day operations in a specified area, providing guidance to team members on business priorities and team performance. This individual will report to the Group Leader of the assigned area and spend approximately two-thirds of their time roving the floor to support operators and identify/resolve issues preventing successful test execution.
What You'll Do
- Create an atmosphere where processes are improved rather than blaming operators.
- Spend two-thirds of time on the floor supporting operators and identifying issues preventing or slowing testing.
- Identify reasons for time wasted between tests during production meetings.
- Perform daily follow-up activities to ensure STD work, changes, and initiatives are implemented.
- Act as teachers and mentors to team members.
- Guide and align shift scheduling activities to operations production philosophy and plan.
- Communicate swiftly with ISG counterparts to reduce downtime.
- Execute leadership behaviors in addition to technical skills and results.
- Promote communication between shifts and avoid silo culture.
- Champion safety for themselves and others in all aspects of the work.
- Attend and support various meetings as required.
- Interface with engineers on updates to new testing procedures, equipment, and methods.
- Work closely with Lab Engineering, Instrumentation, and Equipment teams to provide information and guidance relative to test cell status and performance.
- Apply problem-solving techniques to drive continuous improvement.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to train others effectively.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with test automation software (e.g. IGEM, ITEST, INCA).
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- 2+ years of experience with IGEM software.
- Previous Team Lead experience in an Emissions Lab.
- Associate degree (2-year degree).
- 1+ years of hands-on experience in the implementation of Lean Tools (GMS).
