Sr. Engineer - PPME Crankshaft (Machining Engineer)

General Motors (GM); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

General Motors (GM) is seeking an As Purchased Part Manufacturing Engineer (PPME) to support Supplier Quality and product launches from GM Technical Center India, Bangalore. The role requires collaboration with SQ, Product Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineers across supplier locations.

The candidate will lead process assessments, assist in risk mitigation, and drive improvements in crankshaft and machined components, with travel to GPS plants and supplier sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Production/Industrial/Automobile Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in automobile/mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of automotive processes and product launches.
• Experience with Teamcenter, NX, and related CAD/CAM tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process assessments per GM guidelines for crankshaft machining.
• Support PFMEA, Control Plans, and issue resolution at suppliers.
• Assist in APQP milestones and tooling/process installations.
• Coordinate with SQ, PE, and MEs to align requirements.

Skills

CNC Programming

C/C++

Python

VB Script

Power BI

Project Management

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Teamcenter

NX

Vis-mockup

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

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.

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 GMs 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 ME (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 ME Manufactures and support for Procurement process.
• CNC Fixture concept final design validation
• Participate Safety Risk Assessment for new rebuild ME
• 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)

• Bachelors 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 GDT 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.