GM cuts 200 engineering jobs

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【Summary】GM plans to cut 200 engineering positions, but affected employees can apply for other jobs. The move is part of a strategy to lower costs and reduce complexity in design and manufacturing.

FutureCar Staff Aug 20, 2023 9:17 AM PT

General Motors (GM) has announced plans to cut around 200 engineering positions. However, the company has assured its employees that they will have the opportunity to transition to other roles within the organization.

In a statement, a spokesperson for GM explained that the decision to eliminate these positions is part of the company's efforts to realign its engineering resources with its growth strategy. Over the next few months, a small number of engineers will be relocated to other departments, and GM will support those affected by providing them with the chance to apply for open positions.

GM's CEO, Mary Barra, previously mentioned the company's "Winning with Simplicity" strategy during the second-quarter earnings call in July. This strategy aims to reduce design and engineering costs and simplify vehicle orders and manufacturing processes. As part of this initiative, GM plans to cut the number of trim levels in half. By doing so, the company hopes to streamline marketing, engineering, and manufacturing operations while still delivering the features that customers desire.