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LYRON N. MAXEY

Novi,MI

Summary

Dynamic Executive Chief Engineer with a proven track record at General Motors, leading innovative vehicle development and strategic planning for electric and luxury vehicles. Expert in project management and cross-functional collaboration, driving on-time launches and regulatory compliance. Recognized for enhancing brand competitiveness and building strong relationships across global teams.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chief Engineer, Battery Electric Trucks, Commercial Vans and GM International Vehicles

General Motors
Warren, USA
05.2025 - Current
  • Lead global engineering, design, and development for GM’s Battery Electric Truck portfolio, including the Cadillac Escalade IQ, GMC HUMMER EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and GMC Sierra EV.
  • Direct engineering execution for Commercial Trucks and Vans, along with GM International Vehicles exported from China.
  • Lead Engineering Brand Strategy for the Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC brands, aligning product direction with brand objectives and customer expectations.
  • Own program business cases and drive profitable outcomes while delivering vehicles on time, with high quality and full compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Executive Chief Engineer, Mid-Size Trucks, Commercial Trucks/Vans and GM International Vehicles

General Motors
Warren, USA
05.2022 - 05.2025
  • Led end-to-end engineering, design, and development for GM Mid-Size Trucks, Commercial Trucks and Vans, GM International vehicle architectures, Upfitter Integration, and GM Accessibility programs.
  • Directed cross-functional teams through product definition, validation, industrialization, and launch while aligning with customer, brand, manufacturing, and global market requirements.
  • Established technical direction and integrated vehicle systems, engineering disciplines, and external partners to deliver capable, compliant, customer-focused products.
  • Owned profitable program business cases by balancing product content, investment, cost, timing, and risk throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
  • Drove on-time launches with high quality while meeting all safety, regulatory, and certification requirements.

Chief Engineer, Luxury Vehicles

General Motors
Seoul, South Korea
02.2020 - 05.2022
  • Led the strategic transition of all future ICE Cadillac vehicle programs from GM North America to GM Technical Center Korea, establishing the first non-U.S.-based engineering model for Cadillac vehicle development.
  • Directed seven cross-functional Cadillac program teams, aligning engineering, design, manufacturing, purchasing, and global stakeholders to support successful program execution.
  • Guided three programs through first prototype builds and advanced the remaining four through contract signoff, ensuring portfolio-wide progress against critical development milestones.
  • Built organizational capability at GM Technical Center Korea by enabling teams to assume end-to-end ownership of Cadillac vehicle engineering programs previously managed in the United States.

Chief Engineer, Small CUVs/SUVs and Pickups

General Motors
Shanghai, China
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Executed a strategic global portfolio plan for the Chevrolet Trax and Buick Envista, replacing traditional C-segment sedans with competitive crossover products.
  • Led early vehicle development collaboration across SAIC-GM, Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center, and GM North America, aligning global teams to deliver compelling vehicle proportions and strong customer clinic results.
  • Established an aggressive 5% EBIT target for GM North America C-segment vehicles, challenging the segment’s historical profitability performance.
  • Integrated GEM and 9BXX architecture solutions and established performance targets balancing customer expectations, technical feasibility, global market needs, and business-case objectives.

Chief Engineer, Performance Luxury Vehicles

General Motors
Shanghai, China
10.2016 - 04.2018
  • Successfully launched the 2018 Cadillac CTS with enhanced infotainment technology, strengthening Cadillac’s brand image and competitiveness in the Chinese market.
  • Led cross-functional sourcing for the 2020 Cadillac CT5 and CT4 programs, enabling 50% pull-ahead production tooling for prototype build events.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with PATAC and SAIC-GM joint-venture partners, supporting effective collaboration and disciplined program execution.
  • Recognized as the 2017 PATAC “ISP (Expat) of the Year” for building trusted relationships, immersing in the local culture, and driving strong program-management results.

Program Engineering Manager, Premium Luxury Vehicles (PHEV)

General Motors
Warren, USA
09.2014 - 10.2016
  • Led the launch of GM’s first Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) for the 2016 GM China and 2017 GM North America Markets.
  • Directed engineering from Early Program Initiation through plant-tooled builds, supporting launch at the SAIC-GM Cadillac Plant in Shanghai.
  • Partnered with SAIC-GM to navigate China’s NEV regulations and ensure the PHEV battery met requirements for domestic production and export.
  • Applied electrification expertise and strong cross-functional relationships to resolve technical challenges and support launch success.
  • Built effective partnerships with Cadillac Marketing and Engineering teams across SAIC-GM and PATAC.

Assistant Program Engineering Manager, Small Vehicles and Premium Luxury Vehicles

General Motors
Warren, USA
03.2011 - 09.2014
  • Led Cadillac CT6 sourcing with GM North America and SAIC-GM, securing pull-ahead production tooling for prototype builds.
  • Managed Mule and Integration Vehicle builds for O1SL, supporting a successful PPV build.
  • Delivered MY13 and MY14 Chevrolet Sonic launches across North and South American markets.
  • Partnered with GM Korea as the Sonic engineering homeroom, ensuring consistent design and change management across regions.
  • Strengthened relationships across GM Korea, GM Mexico, SAIC-GM, and PATAC, supporting successful Sonic and CT6 launches.

Hybrid/Electrical Design Release Engineer

General Motors
11.2007 - 03.2011
  • Owned the design and release plans for the full-size truck 2-Mode hybrid battery pack enclosure, coordinating engineering activities through production release.
  • Led the design and release of hybrid mechanical components for the Gen-1 Volt, Cadillac SRX PHEV, and 2-Mode hybrid vehicles.
  • Coordinated cross-functional deliverables to maintain component timing, resolve release issues, and support program milestones.
  • Managed timing and financial budgets for hybrid components, ensuring on-time releases while maintaining cost discipline.

Mockup Liaison Engineer

General Motors
01.2005 - 11.2007
  • Led total vehicle mockup activities for the Full-Size Truck, Theta, Theta Epsilon, and Delta vehicle programs.
  • Coordinated physical mockup slow builds throughout the Vehicle Development Process in collaboration with System Management Teams, Design Studio, and Advanced Vehicle Development.
  • Partnered with Manufacturing and Design Engineering teams to support component design, build feasibility, and manufacturing process development.

Education

Masters of Business Administration - Leadership and Finance

Kettering University (formerly GMI)
Flint, MI, USA
03.2010

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Dynamics

Kettering University (formerly GMI)
Flint, MI, USA
12.2004

Skills

  • Vehicle development
  • Project management
  • Design integration
  • Program execution
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Market analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • Problem solving
  • Relationship building
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Executive Chief Engineer, Battery Electric Trucks, Commercial Vans and GM International Vehicles

General Motors
05.2025 - Current

Executive Chief Engineer, Mid-Size Trucks, Commercial Trucks/Vans and GM International Vehicles

General Motors
05.2022 - 05.2025

Chief Engineer, Luxury Vehicles

General Motors
02.2020 - 05.2022

Chief Engineer, Small CUVs/SUVs and Pickups

General Motors
04.2018 - 02.2020

Chief Engineer, Performance Luxury Vehicles

General Motors
10.2016 - 04.2018

Program Engineering Manager, Premium Luxury Vehicles (PHEV)

General Motors
09.2014 - 10.2016

Assistant Program Engineering Manager, Small Vehicles and Premium Luxury Vehicles

General Motors
03.2011 - 09.2014

Hybrid/Electrical Design Release Engineer

General Motors
11.2007 - 03.2011

Mockup Liaison Engineer

General Motors
01.2005 - 11.2007

Masters of Business Administration - Leadership and Finance

Kettering University (formerly GMI)

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Dynamics

Kettering University (formerly GMI)

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