Body-in-White Manufacturing Engineer (Hybrid)

General Motors; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a technically seasoned engineer to direct the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on process optimization across automotive assembly lines.

You will lead a small technical team, evaluate expenditures, and ensure tools and documentation meet production needs while partnering with design and product engineering to validate feasibility.

Qualifications

• Travel up to 50% of the time.
• Engineering degree or equivalent education and training.
• 5+ years of experience with similar equipment and tools.
• Experience with automotive assembly processes and related tools.
• Strong communication skills.
• High interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, creativity, and initiative.
• Ability to handle simultaneous assignments and competing priorities in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for the assigned area.
• Analyze and implement product or machinery designs for the best method for manufacturing processes.
• Propose and evaluate the processes for equipment in the assigned area.
• Provide direction to a small group of technical employees.
• Evaluate or monitor expenditures for processes and/or equipment.
• Interpret product math data and specifications to develop tools and equipment necessary to support the manufacturing process.
• Propose and evaluate process, tool, and equipment designs.
• Review and approve tool designs, release tools to build source, and oversee tool build & installation as required to meet business needs.
• Develop and oversee production of build process documentation to be used on the shop floor.
• Interact with design and product engineering activities to determine manufacturing feasibility of product designs.
• Provide technical direction to support personnel, maintenance, and tool design & build suppliers.
• Occasional oversight of other engineers or engineering support personnel to accomplish specific departmental and project objectives as necessary.

Skills

Travel up to 50%

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent judgment

Prioritization

Creativity

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent education

Job description

General Motors is seeking a technically seasoned engineer to direct the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on process optimization across automotive assembly lines.

You will lead a small technical team, evaluate expenditures, and ensure tools and documentation meet production needs while partnering with design and product engineering to validate feasibility.