2nd-Shift Manufacturing Engineer — Tooling & Process Improvement

General Motors; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the Toledo, Ohio plant on the 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM). The role focuses on troubleshooting, tooling, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting, with cross-functional collaboration and training of a small team.

The candidate will analyze data to support cost reductions and tool life improvements, develop permanent corrective solutions, and ensure adherence to GM standards across processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated high level of analytical ability including experience with structured technical problem solving (e.g., RedX or Design for Six Sigma).
• Team environment experience to understand product, processes, and failure modes.
• Ability to manage multiple and difficult projects with autonomy and accountability for results.
• Proven troubleshooting experience with production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supports continuous improvement projects.
• Approval of process documentation.
• Diagnose, analyze, and document emergent tooling issues.
• Create engineering sufficiency plans as required.
• Ensure supply base adheres to GM standards and manufacturing processes.
• Design, analyze, and implement product or machinery designs for best method of manufacturing processes.
• Propose and evaluate processes for equipment in the assigned area.
• Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for the assigned area.
• Provide direction to a small group of technical employees and lead cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical ability

Teamwork

Autonomy

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Training others

Project management

Troubleshooting equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the Toledo, Ohio plant on the 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM). The role focuses on troubleshooting, tooling, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting, with cross-functional collaboration and training of a small team.

The candidate will analyze data to support cost reductions and tool life improvements, develop permanent corrective solutions, and ensure adherence to GM standards across processes.