Automated Transmission Launch Engineer

General Motors; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors' Toledo Propulsion Systems is seeking an Assembly Execution Engineer to lead the launch and execution of automatic transmission assembly programs, including GF8 and AB1V. You will transform program requirements into safe, production-ready processes and equipment.

This onsite role requires collaboration across Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Quality, and suppliers, with emphasis on PPAP, process qualification, and ramp-up activities.

Qualifications

• Cross-functional teamwork and manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in launching and supporting assembly processes.
• Strong problem-solving and project execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, integrate, commission, and optimize assembly machinery and tooling.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, plant personnel and engineering teams to complete activities safely and on schedule.
• Support equipment acceptance, safety reviews, and process qualification prior to production.
• Develop and track execution deliverables, plans, risks, and recovery actions.
• Support build events, trial runs, launch readiness, and ramp-up.
• Collaborate with Quality and Plant teams to control first-time quality.
• Prepare PPAP documentation and related manufacturing deliverables.
• Verify assembly processes meet safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
• Lead structured problem solving for equipment and process issues.
• Review engineering changes and ensure proper implementation on shop floor.
• Communicate program status and countermeasures to stakeholders.
• Promote standardized work and continuous improvement across programs.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Manufacturing engineering

Problem solving

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PPAP

PFMEA

Gages

Job description

General Motors' Toledo Propulsion Systems is seeking an Assembly Execution Engineer to lead the launch and execution of automatic transmission assembly programs, including GF8 and AB1V. You will transform program requirements into safe, production-ready processes and equipment.

This onsite role requires collaboration across Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Quality, and suppliers, with emphasis on PPAP, process qualification, and ramp-up activities.