Sr. Engineer - PPME Crankshaft (Machining Engineer)

General Motors; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors (GM) Technical Center India in Bengaluru is seeking a Purchased Part Manufacturing Engineer (PPME). The role focuses on supporting the Supplier Quality team to ensure crankshafts and related machined components meet quality and timing requirements across the program lifecycle.

You will interact with SQ, PE and MEs, and collaborate with supplier manufacturing and quality teams. You will be based in GM Technical Center India, Bengaluru, with ample travel to GPS plants and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Production/Industrial/Automobile Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Automobile/Mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of GM-GMS Principles and Workplace safety systems.
• Good knowledge of process parameters and tooling.
• Familiarity with PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Experience with project management methodologies (Waterfall/Agile).
• Ability to work with cross-functional, intercultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process assessments during supplier development and readiness checks.
• Support SQ in risk identification and mitigation (PFMEA, Control Plans).
• Assist with supplier product development milestones (GxDP/APQP) and tooling/fixture decisions.
• Support process changes, line balancing, and capacity expansion.
• Participate in PDT meetings to align SQ, GPS ME, and Product Engineering with suppliers.
• Provide plant support on quality and productivity issues as needed.
• Drive improvements in scrap, rework, and throughput.
• Prepare Estimations and RFQ for M&E equipment.

Skills

Teamcenter

NX

Vis-mockup

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Office

PFMEA

Project Management

GM-GMS Principles

CNC Programming (NX CAD/CAM)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Automobile Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

NX

Vis-mockup

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DONOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN,STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office four times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role

As Purchased Part Manufacturing Engineer (PPME), your primary responsibility is to support Supplier Quality (SQ) team in ensuring that externally sourced crankshafts meet quality and timing requirements across the program lifecycle. Work is performed in a team environment where you will have frequent interactions with the stakeholders such as Supplier Quality (SQ), Product Engineering (PE), and Manufacturing Engineers (MEs), as well as with the supplier manufacturing and quality teams, fostering collaboration and alignment across all key stakeholders.

You will be based in GM Technical Center India, Bangalore and will have ample travel opportunities across various regions to support new program launches, process improvements and troubleshooting technical issues in GPS plants and at supplier locations.

As Machining Engineer and you are responsible for supporting central ME team in ensuring that the total system (New or re-build) is defined, procured and installed with respect to responsible component such as Cylinder Head, Cylinder Block, Crankshaft, or any machined components. You will have to support GPS plants to troubleshoot problems related to quality and productivity as well. You will possess a broad technical knowledge combined with creative problem solving and analytical ability.

What You'll Do

• Lead manufacturing process assessments as per GM’s BOP (casting/forging, Crankshaft machining and assembly processes.) during supplier development & manufacturing readiness check.


• Support SQ in risk identification and mitigation (PFMEA, Control Plans)


• Support quality concern & open issues resolution (dimensional issues, cracks, surface finish, hardness, fatigue) at supplier.


• Support supplier product development GxDP / APQP milestones (e.g., sourcing, tooling kickoff, pilot builds). during execution, for fixture, tooling & process, fixture etc., measurement issues)


• Participate in PDT meetings & ensure alignment between SQ, GPS ME & Product Engineering requirements with supplier.


• Support process changes (tooling, line balancing, capacity expansion).


• Support launch and post-SOP stability.


• Support continuous improvement in scrap, rework, and throughput.


• As machining engineer, preparation of Estimations, SOR (Statement of Requirements) / RFQ (Request for quotation) for M&E (Machinery & Equipment).


• Follow ME standard processes (PoME), align requirements according to BOP (Bill Of Process) / BOE (Bill Of Equipment). Raise deviations and get approval based on requirement.


• Participate in technical discussion with M&E Manufactures and support for Procurement process.


• CNC Fixture concept & final design validation


• Participate Safety Risk Assessment for new & rebuild M&E


• Participate in MARO (Machine Run-Off) activity at OEM and GM sites.


• Provide plant support on quality & productivity issues, on need basis.


• Optimization of processes such as CNC program & tooling for capability, cycle time & cost improvement.


• Follow Safety guidelines and standardized work during execution activities.


• Capture and share lessons learned within the team and with program manager.


• Participate in global meetings and report out regional issues, lessons learned and project progress updates when required.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Automobile Engineering


• 5+ years of Experience in Automobile / Mechanical allied Engineering Industry


• Good knowledge of Automotive Vehicle / Propulsions System processes and product launch.


• Good working knowledge of Teamcenter, NX, Vis-mockup, AutoCAD, MS Project and MS Office applications.


• Sound understanding of GPDP, Quality Chain & PFMEA.


• Sound knowledge of Project Management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile)


• Sound knowledge of GM-GMS Principles and Workplace safety systems.


• Good knowledge of process parameters (speeds & feeds), cutting tools / fluids and applications.


• Good knowledge of crankshaft and other major engine components manufacturing processes.


• Good knowledge of crankshaft critical processes such as Deep rolling, heat treatment, Laser hardening, Nitriding, Grinding, Polishing, Balancing and final inspection, Cleanliness, Preservation & packaging etc.


• Good knowledge of GD&T & crankshaft measurement systems & equipment.


• Knowledge in CNC Programming which includes NX CAD / CAM


• Part Print, specifications reading and understanding.


• Good verbal and written communication


• Interpersonal, Problem solving & Analytical skills


• Basic Quality tools


• Basic coding skills on process automation and business intelligence tools (C/C++, Java, VB script, Python, Power BI etc.,)


• Ability to design work operations that meet safety, quality, and efficiency requirements


• Ability to implement and coach Global Manufacturing System (GMS) principles


• Ability to work with intercultural, diverse & multi-disciplinary teams to achieve enterprise goals


• Ability to manage multiple projects / assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results


• High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/ self-directed.

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