Industrial Engineer at General Motors

Lansing, Michigan, United States

General Motors Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Manufacturing working experience at least 3 years (internship at a minimum)
  • Must be able to support Production floor as required
  • Must be able to work OT and weekends, as needed
  • Experience as Industrial Engineer in Automotive Industry
  • No need for GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Intermediate Level
  • Knowledge of Manufacturing and assembly processes
  • Ability to conduct line balancing activities
  • Ability to lead small teams and exhibit GM behaviors
  • Ability to interpret Production data and support team leaders with problem solving

Responsibilities

  • Support production, GSC and quality departments with SPQRCE metrics, Productivity and Throughput goals
  • Work directly with production hourly and salary employees to implement lean manufacturing systems, eliminate waste of time, motion, material and improve MPH on jobs
  • Provide solutions to Ergonomic issues and safety related issues
  • Communicate to all levels of the organization and support relationship management with team members, team leaders, core team members and supervisors
  • Understand and assess issues and lead teams in a cross functional environment to successfully resolve issues minimizing impacts to vehicle production
  • Collaborate cross functionally to develop creative solutions
  • Summarize critical issues with resolutions and communicate to leadership
  • Provide support to tech support and Production teams to meet Build and Ship goals
  • Be flexible and work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked through to resolution
  • Plan and execute productivity through waste elimination and process improvements
  • Support Quality and Production teams to meet DRR and BIQ IV goals
  • Become SME in GMS and support production Team leaders and Group leaders
  • Travel to plant locations when required for onsite support of launch and build-out
  • Problem solve and tackle issues by implementing new and innovative strategies

Skills

Industrial Engineering
Lean Manufacturing
SPQRCE Metrics
Productivity Improvement
Throughput Optimization
Ergonomics
Safety
Waste Elimination
MPH Improvement
Cross-Functional Teams

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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