Technical Specialist for Fuel and Charge Port Doors

Job DescriptionThis role is categorized as hybrid, meaning the selected candidate will be expected to work on-site at the Warren Tech Center at least three days per week (or other frequency determined by their manager). This role is eligible for relocation assistance About the role:The Technical Specialist (TS) establishes the technical strategy and drives the tactical execution of that strategy for Fuel Fill and Charge Port Door systems across all vehicles and global platforms. In this role, the TS delivers innovative solutions that directly support the organization's business objectives and influence overall product performance, cost, quality, and customer experience.The TS provides strategic direction and technical solutions to executing engineers across all phases of the vehicle development process-ensuring alignment from advanced development through subsystem design, validation, launch readiness, and successful vehicle introduction. This work is performed with strong cross-functional and global collaboration, engaging teams including AVD, DREs, VDDV, Quality, Engineering, Safety, Purchasing, and Validation.To continuously strengthen subsystem strategy, the TS leverages closed-loop learnings, leads innovation efforts through Advanced Technology Workshops, and conducts ongoing competitive benchmarking across the global industry. These insights are used to refine and re-define performance requirements, develop business case studies, and build technology roadmaps that enable more integrated systems which enhance safety, optimize cost, and improve product quality-supporting both current and future architectural portfolios.Required Skills and Experience 10+ years of automotive industry experience 6+ years of fuel fill and charge port doors and specific engineering knowledge Strong knowledge of small electric motors design and engineering Strong knowledge of EMC and Non-EMC testing and validation (GMW3172/3431) Demonstrated knowledge in materials, kinematics, electrical, plastic part design, tooling and processing Strong understanding of the performance and regulatory requirements for fuel fill and charge port doors. Experience working with Design Studio, Integrators, Architects, Dimensional and Quality to produce excellent exterior designs and solutions. Demonstrated global leadership ability through experience working with other regions on a global program or initiatives Highly developed oral and written communication skills. Preferred Skills Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate others. Cross-functional communication skills of complex issues to enable world class designs, packaging efficiency and vehicle integration, within and across SMTs. Demonstrated ability of "dealing with ambiguity" to enable timely decision making. Ability to manage a multitude of assignments with high levels of composure and effective implementation. Fluent in use of vis-mockup and Team center. Ability to use NX to support making studies. 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Created: 2026-03-04