Body-in-White Manufacturing Engineer – Process & Tooling

General Motors LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a manufacturing engineer to design, develop, and refine processes across assigned areas. You will evaluate equipment and tooling, direct a small team, and manage process documentation on the shop floor.

Collaboration with design and product engineering is essential to ensure feasible manufacturing solutions. The role requires travel up to 50%, an engineering degree, and 5+ years in automotive environments.

Qualifications

• Willing to travel up to 50% for project needs.
• Engineering degree or equivalent education and training.
• Five or more years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with automotive assembly processes and related tools & equipment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Analyze and implement product or machinery designs for manufacturability.
• Propose and evaluate processes for equipment in the area.
• Provide direction to a small group of technical employees.
• Monitor expenditures for processes and equipment.
• Interpret product data and specs to develop tools and equipment.
• Review and approve tool designs and oversee tool build & installation.
• Develop and oversee production of build process documentation.
• Collaborate with design/product engineering on manufacturing feasibility.
• Provide technical direction to support personnel and suppliers.
• Occasionally supervise other engineers or engineering staff.

Skills

Travel up to 50%

Engineering degree or equivalent

Industry experience

Automotive assembly experience

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Independent judgement

Multitasking

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Automotive tools & equipment

Job description

General Motors is seeking a manufacturing engineer to design, develop, and refine processes across assigned areas. You will evaluate equipment and tooling, direct a small team, and manage process documentation on the shop floor.

Collaboration with design and product engineering is essential to ensure feasible manufacturing solutions. The role requires travel up to 50%, an engineering degree, and 5+ years in automotive environments.