Manufacturing Process Engineer - Global Propulsion Systems at General Motors

Buffalo, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Ability to work onsite full time in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment
No need for GM immigration-related sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1)
Professional technical knowledge in new and mature manufacturing systems
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) skillsets
Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization, including Production, Maintenance, and external vendors

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day production needs on the production floor by maintaining relationships with Production and Maintenance teams
Engineer, design, build, implement, and maintain machinery, tools, and equipment
Manage significant downtime events by providing technical guidance and support
Design work operations that meet safety, quality, and efficiency requirements
Drive Continuous Improvement efforts through waste elimination
Evaluate bottleneck areas and support throughput and productivity improvements
Support change management projects by developing and participating in production trials
Reduce total cost by improving productivity metrics (equipment uptime, cycle time, quality)
Participate in lean manufacturing through GM’s Global Manufacturing System implementation and standardized work training
Coach and teach lean manufacturing principles to production floor team members
Drive problem-solving efforts
Work collaboratively with machine and tool builders on new tools and equipment design/implementation
Create and maintain Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and PFMEAs
Lead plant Equipment Install/Debug/Launch/Continuous Improvement activities
Contribute to lessons learned by providing feedback to central process team for BOE/BOP updates
Direct design, construction, integration, plant installation, launch, and continuous improvement of equipment/tools
Provide technical direction and oversight to outside vendors on site
Develop and test advanced process technology
Leverage GD&T to ensure manufacturing equipment, tooling, assembly processes, and quality verifications meet design requirements
Participate in Customer Quality, internal quality, Business Plan Deployment, and Launch Wall meetings
Identify and submit Equipment Spare Part requests
Author Equipment Preventative Maintenance Plans and train Maintenance/Production teams
Problem-solve (analyze data, root causes, implementation plans) issues affecting assembly, quality, or throughput
Support implementation of new processes and equipment
Proactively identify opportunities to improve operations (reduce cost, energy usage, improve quality)
Support corporate and plant safety policies
Provide technical support for manufacturing operations
Coordinate input from internal/external customers to understand needs

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process Engineering

Continuous Improvement

Machinery Design

Equipment Maintenance

Production Support

Change Management

Safety Engineering

Quality Control

Throughput Optimization

Productivity Improvement

Bottleneck Analysis

Waste Elimination

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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