Engineering Manager, Body Main Systems Leader (MSL) – Body Metals

Novi · Charlotte · Novi, MI · USD 140,000-170,000 / year · 7+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 8, 2026

At a glance

As a Body Main Systems Team Leader (MST-Leader) for Body Metal Team, you will be involved in the "cradle to grave" approach to design & development.
You will contribute your functional expertise to support the successful development of Body in White (BIW), Frame, and Closures Systems.

Lead analysis of concept and final product, testing & launch, commercial & timing activities, and work with studio, manufacturing team and purchasing.
Lead the team and cross-functional partners toward deliverable goals, with accountability for overall team performance and results.
Lead and provide direction to SET-Leaders who are responsible for cross-departmental planning and management of activities and ensuring compliance with target specifications in Body in White (BIW), Frame, and Closures Systems.
Deliver the Body Systems L2 for the efficient integration of the scope into the vehicle regarding technical, cost, timing, and quality targets, as well as timing/gateway deliverables.
Lead SET leaders to create and then facilitate cross-function approval L2 decision with the best technical cross-functional solution.
Ensure the documentation needed for the forward sourcing plan is on time.
Create and agree timing progression of parts/system to MRD deliverable cross-functionally.
Track and ensure the Issues/changes needed for Issue Resolutions progress to Cross-functional resolution and elevation to Product Decision Committee (PDC) where required.
Own team execution and ensure compliance with the project timeline, milestone delivery, and overall Body Systems objectives.
Lead, develop, and provide direction to the Body Main Systems team, ensuring clear priorities, accountability, and delivery against program objectives.

Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline
7+ years’ experience in Body engineering development or equivalent industry experience, including experience leading engineering teams and/or complex cross-functional programs.
Understanding product requirements and features to deliver world class customer experience.
Strong understanding of 1st principal physics of a system –loads, forces, and overall function of the system, and tradeoffs among design, package, function, and customer experience involved with these systems.
Ability to self-direct, self-managing issues to closure involving all necessary teams, and adapt quickly to program changes.
Strong desire to leverage AI tools to streamline processes.
Knowledge of automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practices.
Good interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity.
Ability to deliver under pressure and manage design and development within cost, weight, and timing constraints.
Willingness to travel to suppliers, manufacturing, and testing facilities as required throughout product development and launch.

Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting
20 days planned PTO, as accrued
40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
Corporate Vehicle Program with eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
A mobility stipend

This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
Some travel to our manufacturing site in Columbia, SC and our Innovation Center in Novi, Michigan will be required.