Process Controls Engineer
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Junior (1 to 2 years)
Manufacturing Process Engineer - Body in White at General Motors
Warren, Michigan, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years of manufacturing engineering or operations experience
- Willingness to travel extensively for up to 12–18 months (on-site in production facility, including weekends, holidays, and off shifts)
- Strong problem-solving and issue-resolution skills
- Technical knowledge of automated manufacturing processes and commitment to continuous learning
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Preferred Qualifications
- Master's of Science in Engineering
- Controls/Robotics Experience
- Certified Project Manager
- 6-sigma Green or Blackbelt
- Quality Project Management
- Experience managing Vision Guided Robot solutions
- Experience with Continuous moving lines & Torque systems
- Demonstrated experience providing technical direction and leadership of manufacturing processes (welding, dispense, throughput) or body shop tooling vendor leadership
- Demonstrated success in Design for Manufacturing during new product launches
Responsibilities
- Define manufacturing processes & budget, including the sequence of operations and equipment selection, while considering efficient material flow
- Manage project teams across design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch, and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required for the production of high-quality assemblies, while tracking project budget
- Proactively seek stakeholder and customer feedback, factoring in varied inputs to develop solutions that balance customer needs and business priorities
- Identify opportunities and propose solutions to improve internal processes, services, and structures to support manufacturing strategies
- Drive build validation activity at program launch to achieve throughput and quality targets including dimensional, surface quality, welding, and torque
- Develop, document and share knowledge of lean principles and lessons learned as applied on your project
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this position remote or on-site?
This position requires the engineer to be on-site in their respective production facility for as much as 12 to 18 months during launch, only coming home every other weekend, including weekends, holidays, and off shifts as required.
What are the required qualifications for this role?
Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, minimum 2 years of manufacturing engineering or operations experience, willingness to travel extensively for up to 12–18 months, strong problem-solving skills, technical knowledge of automated manufacturing processes, and ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What does the team structure look like for this role?
This is an individual contributor position where you work independently with minimal supervision, collaborate cross-functionally, and manage project teams across design, construction, integration, plant installation, launch, and continuous improvement.
What makes a strong candidate for this Manufacturing Process Engineer role?
A strong candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, at least 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience, strong problem-solving skills, technical knowledge of automated processes, and the ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally, with willingness to travel extensively during launch.
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