Manufacturing Process Engineer - Body in White at General Motors

Warren, Michigan, United States

General Motors Logo
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

Manufacturing Processes
Process Optimization
Equipment Selection
Tooling Design
Material Flow
Project Management
Budget Tracking
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Plant Installation
Continuous Improvement
Body in White
Assembly Processes

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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