Drive Unit and Transmission Assembly Process Engineer

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 20%

Relocation benefits available

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

General Motors seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for the Assembly Process Group to design and implement assembly processes for transmission and drive unit manufacturing. You will source, build, and qualify equipment from concept through production, driving efficiency and quality across the line.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage vendor relations, and advance advanced manufacturing technologies while maintaining safety, cost, and schedule discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years in assembly or machining process development.
• Hands-on plant floor experience.
• Strong knowledge of process engineering disciplines.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading equipment development from design to launch.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, build, and implement equipment for transmission and drive unit manufacturing.
• Lead design, construction, integration, plant installation, launch, and improvements of equipment.
• Source and qualify assembly equipment from concept to production.
• Develop cost estimates and manage timing and spending.
• Provide technical leadership to suppliers and vendors.
• Develop, test, and implement advanced manufacturing process technologies.
• Create core manufacturing documentation (PFD, PFMEA, PCP, BOE/BOP).
• Apply GD&T to ensure equipment meets design requirements.
• Support manufacturing process development with focus on safety, quality, efficiency, launch readiness.

Skills

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng

8+ years experience

Hands-on shop floor

Process engineering fundamentals

High-volume manufacturing

Equipment development lifecycle

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of peopleas we aim to makedriving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role

The Assembly Process Group develops and implements innovative assembly processes that enable robust manufacturing of transmission and drive units. This role is responsible for sourcing, designing, building, and qualifying assembly processes and equipment from initial concept through successful implementation at the manufacturing site.

Our manufacturing engineers play a critical role in transforming GM facilities through the adoption of breakthrough technologies. From raw metal to final assembly, this team is redefining the tools and processes that will help GM deliver on its commitment to an all-electric future.

What You’ll Do

• Design, analyze, build, and implement machinery, tooling, and equipment that support best-in-class assembly processes for transmission and drive unit manufacturing
• Lead the design, construction, integration, plant installation, launch, and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required to produce high-quality parts
• Source and qualify assembly equipment and processes from concept through production implementation
• Develop cost estimates and manage program timing and spending to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to external suppliers and equipment vendors
• Develop, test, and implement advanced manufacturing process technologies
• Create and maintain core manufacturing documentation, including PFD, PFMEA, PCP, and BOE/BOP documentation
• Apply GD&T knowledge to ensure equipment, tooling, assembly processes, and quality verification procedures meet product design requirements
• Support robust manufacturing process development with a strong focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and launch readiness

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of assembly or machining process development experience in a manufacturing or manufacturing engineering environment
• Hands-on plant floor experience
• Strong technical knowledge of process engineering disciplines and product development processes
• Solid understanding of high-volume manufacturing and assembly processes
• Experience managing equipment development through design, build, installation, and launch
• Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external vendors to deliver manufacturing solutions

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with transmission, drive unit, or powertrain assembly processes
• Familiarity with Bills of Equipment, Bills of Process, BOSE, and Bills of Operations
• Demonstrated experience driving process improvements and implementing new manufacturing technologies

Additional Information

• Travel requirement: up to 20%

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

About GM

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Why Join Us

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