Manufacturing Process Engineer - Machining 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 and willingness to work Non-Standard Hours outside of normal Shift (early morning, late evenings and some weekends and holidays) to support installation and maintenance of equipment
BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
Experience in troubleshooting equipment (problem solving/debug)
Understanding of Pneumatic, Mechanical, and Control drawings
Understanding/Application of Part Locating/Mechanics/Machine Design
Understanding of Theory of Constraints
Practical Problem-Solving Skills (Formal Training/Practical Application)
Technical knowledge & ability in process engineering disciplines and product development process
Demonstrated interest and ability to learn and apply agile methodologies
Ability to use computer, interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and learn new systems
Experience in implementation of Lean Manufacturing concepts
Experience working in manufacturing with a background in Continuous Improvement

Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day production needs on the production floor by maintaining solid relationships with the Production and Maintenance teams
Manage significant downtime events by providing technical guidance and support
Design work operations that meet safety, quality, and efficiency requirements with high integrity
Drive Continuous Improvement efforts in assigned area through the elimination of waste
Evaluate bottleneck areas and support throughput and productivity improvements in assigned area
Reduce total cost by improving productivity metrics related to equipment uptime, cycle time and quality
Become a coach and teacher of lean manufacturing principles to the production floor team members
Drive problem solving efforts
Work collaboratively as one team with all levels of the organization
Work collaboratively with machine and tool builders on the design and implementation of new tools and equipment
Create and Maintain Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans and PFMEAs
Lead plant Equipment Install / Debug / Launch / Continuous Improvement activities
Contribute to lessons learned activities by providing feedback and information to the central process team for BOE/BOP updates
Provide technical direction to, and oversight of outside vendor sources when vendors are on site
Leverage GD&T skillsets to ensure manufacturing equipment, tooling, machining processes, and quality verifications procedures meet design requirements
Equipment Spare Part identification and stock request submission
Author Equipment Preventative Maintenance Plans and provide training for the Maintenance and Production teams to execute
Problem-solve (analyze data, determine root causes, develop implementation plans) and resolve issues which are affecting quality or throughput
Support implementation of new processes & equipment
Provides technical support for manufacturing operations
Coordinate input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs

Skills

Machining

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Process Flow Diagrams

Problem Solving

Production Support

Throughput Improvement

Productivity Metrics

Equipment Uptime

Cycle Time Optimization

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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