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As Head of Body, Exterior, Chassis & Aftersales Engineering, you will serve as a key member of the GMTCK Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the President. You will lead transformation in engineering processes, technology adoption, and organizational culture, ensuring world-class product delivery and uncompromising safety standards. This role requires strategic vision, technical expertise, and the ability to drive innovation and operational excellence across the function. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting GMTCK leadership in executing the company’s vision and strategic objectives within a rapidly evolving product development environment. This position requires a forward-thinking leader who can drive cultural transformation, foster innovation, and effectively manage diverse teams across global markets.
Job Responsibility:
Lead engineering process improvements, technology adoption, and cultural evolution
Champion strategic initiatives that challenge the status quo and foster innovation
Prepare the organization for virtual development and advanced integration
Act as safety ambassador across the function and GMTCK
Conduct Safety Control Tours (SCT) and Safety Observation Tours (SOT), review non-standard work and permits for compliance
Lead Global Workplace Safety Standards (GWSS) activities and serve as element champion and Safety Review Board (SRB) leader
Oversee homeroom/program initiation and transition from other regions
Develop transition plans, timing, and resource allocation across functions
Accelerate virtual development and eliminate physical prototypes
Drive upskilling initiatives for “All-in-One Engineers” by 2030
Promote adoption of new technologies and AI to improve efficiency
Ensure total vehicle integration and first-time quality across systems
Foster a culture of collaboration, discipline, trust, and community engagement
Actively participate in CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), SWE (Society of Women Engineers), KSAE (Korea Society of Automotive Engineers), Diversity, and other GMTCK initiatives
Requirements:
15+ years in vehicle engineering development
10+ years of deep technical expertise in Body Exterior
Proven leadership in safety (product and workplace)
Experience working with diverse cultures and nationalities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
proficiency in English
Demonstrated ability to lead cultural change and drive business results
Strong business acumen and political savvy
In-depth knowledge of vehicle systems and development processes
Ability to build and maintain cross-functional working relationships