Manufacturing Engineer - Lean Material Strategies Integration - São Caetano do Sul at General Motors

São Caetano do Sul, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Understands and consistently administers the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union
Knowledge of Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) processes
Ability to apply lean manufacturing/synchronous principles with emphasis on variation reduction, cost control, and productivity improvements
Skills in training, developing, and evaluating hourly team members using standardized methods and JIT (job instruction training)
Awareness of quality standards and ability to leverage resources to solve quality issues

Responsibilities

Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment
Participates in the training, developing, and evaluating of hourly team members
Participates in the development of highly effective teams
Leads Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) processes and serves as resource supporting launch and pilot activities in assigned areas
Meets or exceeds production cost schedule and maintains quality requirements
Maintains awareness of quality standards, communicates department quality goals, and leverages resources to solve quality issues
Builds and maintains good working relationships with employees, union, and management
Implements and follows systems that prevent reoccurrence of known issues
Promotes safe work practices and achieves objectives for ergonomics, health, safety, and housekeeping
Motivates, trains, and develops employees to effectively perform their jobs utilizing standardized methods
Ensures team members receive adequate JIT (job instruction training)
Achieves production schedules and product requirements by applying lean manufacturing/synchronous principles with emphasis on variation reduction, controlling costs, and achieving productivity improvements
Coaches, teaches, counsels, and mentors Group Leaders in these responsibilities

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Global Manufacturing Systems

Synchronous Manufacturing

JIT Training

Ergonomics

Variation Reduction

Team Leadership

Union Agreements

Production Scheduling

Quality Standards

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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