ME - Lead Engineer - GA Tooling at General Motors

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Production/Automobile Engineering discipline
  • 8+ years of GA Shop project execution experience from Automotive OEMs / Engineering Organizations
  • Working knowledge in AutoCAD, MS Office applications, MS Project, SharePoint
  • Working knowledge of GA Shop processes, layout, equipment & material handling systems
  • Working knowledge of GA sequence of operations and human factors
  • Basic knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Value Engineering and Design for Health & Safety
  • Demonstrated understanding of plant floor work (Assembly, logistics, automation etc.)
  • Good understanding of the Vehicle Development & Launch Process, Quality Chain, DFMEA-PFMEA
  • Good knowledge on Project Management methodologies (PMP certification preferred)
  • Sound knowledge of OpEx tools, Six Sigma and Red X methodologies
  • Experienced in working with multiple interfaces to deliver results
  • Basic data analysis and research to implement process improvement opportunities
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good problem solving & analytical skills
  • Hands-on experience in working with Siemens Teamcenter / Vismockup and NX applications
  • Good skills on process automation and business intelligence tools (VB script, Power BI etc.)
  • Ability to work with intercultural & multi-disciplinary teams to achieve enterprise goals
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
  • Ability to work autonomously with occasional guidance from supervision
  • Good work ethic and strong sense of ownership of end result
  • Able to accommodate extensive international travel for longer duration adhering to assignment guidelines
  • High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed

Responsibilities

  • Single point contact for tooling/equipment issues, concerns and possible continuous throughput improvement ideas/projects
  • Provide technical direction and project management oversight to suppliers, contractors and/or plant maintenance for new tooling and kit installations
  • Creation of SORs and project management for tools, stations or specific technologies
  • Support tryout and debug of tooling and equipment at assembly plant
  • Maintaining accurate Tooling Status List for shipment and installation to meet targets
  • Receive all tooling deliveries/packages based on installation schedule
  • Support new vehicle launch at the assembly plant which will include various shifts and long hours during construction and launch events
  • Ensure all ME tool designs are data-banked and spare parts information is available to plant
  • Assist in the planning, estimating, and evaluating of new manufacturing process and equipment for installation (often requires conducting plant floor walks with IEs and Contractors to understand scope of work)
  • Responsible for uptime improvement, reduction in scrap, and increase in throughput
  • Report project status, results and lessons learned to VS management
  • Work with VS-ME to drive any error proofing features into product designs based on past lesson learnings

Skills

AutoCAD
MS Office
MS Project
SharePoint
project management
tooling
equipment installation
manufacturing processes
plant maintenance
SOR creation
error proofing

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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