Drive Unit and Transmission Assembly Process Engineer

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 20% travel

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and implement assembly processes for transmission and drive unit manufacturing. You will lead equipment development projects from concept through production, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to deliver robust, safe, and high-quality manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities include developing cost estimates, managing schedules, and maintaining essential documentation (PFD, PFMEA, PCP, BOE/BOP).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, build, and implement machinery and tooling for transmission and drive unit manufacturing.
• Lead design, installation, and launch of equipment to enable high-quality parts production.
• Source and qualify assembly equipment and processes from concept through production.
• Develop cost estimates and manage program timing and budget to keep projects on track.
• Provide technical leadership to suppliers and vendors.
• Develop and implement advanced manufacturing process technologies.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation (PFD, PFMEA, PCP, BOE/BOP).
• Apply GD&T to ensure equipment and processes meet design requirements.
• Support process development with focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and launch readiness.

Skills

Assembly process development

Machining process development

Hands-on plant floor

High-volume manufacturing

Equipment development

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

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
• 3+ 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%