Climatic Wind Tunnel Group Leader

Description
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the specified job site on a full-time basis.
The Role
The Group Leader for the Climatic Wind Tunnel (CWT) is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient operation of the facility. In this role, you will lead a team of salaried technicians who prepare and set up vehicles with instrumentation and fixturing, execute testing, and interface with test control systems. You will oversee daily operational performance, ensure the test schedule is fully utilized, and provide a best-in-class testing experience for internal stakeholders.
Success in this role requires strong leadership, technical depth in lab and tunnel operations, critical thinking, and a commitment to GM behaviors. You will play a key role in developing your team through clear goal-setting, performance assessments, and continuous coaching. Flexibility in work hours is required, including potential weekends and holidays, depending on business needs.
This position also includes administrative responsibilities as needed to support the operation.
What You'll Do

• Lead a team of technicians at varying experience levels to meet test objectives and operational performance targets
• Coach, develop, and evaluate technicians to grow both technical and leadership capability
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align resources and support CWT stakeholders
• Plan, schedule, and execute facility tasks and maintenance activities across multiple teams
• Monitor, manage, and reduce operating costs
• Track and maintain internal quality metrics
• Ensure compliance with GM standards and federal regulations
• Support technicians through troubleshooting and solution execution
• Demonstrate managerial courage, driving accountability and positive change
• Develop, maintain, and report departmental performance metrics
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, and Lean process application
• Create an environment that enables all team members to perform at their full potential
• Lead initiatives to grow Lab quality, capability, and technical skillsets
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment with strong team relationships
• Work flexible hours and provide remote support during off-shift needs
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for ongoing Lab development

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in developmental or validation testing, or relevant technical experience
• 5+ years of dynamometer experience
• 2+ years of wind tunnel testing or related experience
• 2+ years of people leadership or team leadership experience
• Associate's degree in a technical discipline
• Demonstrated leadership experience driving operational performance and team development
• Strong understanding of GMS principles
• Proficiency with GM systems such as Ariba, Purchasing, Workday, and Concur
• Experience with data acquisition systems (Talent, Vehicle Spy, Intrepid)
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and make independent decisions
• Experience using and modifying Tridium systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex issues

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Direct experience working within the Climatic Wind Tunnel environment

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