Engineering Supervisor - Battery Cell Factory Automation & Formation Process

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, Michigan is seeking a leader for the Battery Cell Manufacturing Process group. This role involves advancing new battery cell formation and production automation technologies to support GM’s electrification vision.

The ideal candidate will champion safety, manage development budgets, and lead a team dedicated to innovative manufacturing processes. Strong qualifications in electrochemical engineering and a Bachelor’s degree are required. Join us in redefining mobility and shaping the future of transportation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of experience in battery cell process development.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with sound technical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety in all development activities.
• Lead development of automation processes for battery cell manufacturing.
• Supervise and develop a team focused on advanced battery cell processes.

Skills

Electrochemical engineering knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Minitab

Lean manufacturing tools

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 people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Battery Cell Manufacturing Process group develops innovative processes that enable robust manufacturing for next-generation battery cell designs. This leadership role offers the opportunity to lead a team advancing new battery cell formation and production automation technologies in support of GM’s electrification vision.

What You’ll Do

• Champion safety in all development activities

• Lead development and implementation of new automation and formation processes for battery cell manufacturing

• Supervise and develop a team focused on advanced battery cell manufacturing processes

• Recruit, coach, and develop team members

• Set technology roadmap objectives aligned with GM’s electrification strategy

• Manage development budgets and lab resources

• Lead specification, procurement, and qualification of prototype equipment and tooling

• Partner with battery cell design, research, and manufacturing teams to bring new concepts into production

• Lead technical engagements with external partners and support co-development strategies

• Present project updates, development concepts, and recommendations to leadership

• Drive continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

• Apply lean principles and structured problem-solving tools in process development

• Provide technical direction to support teams, vendors, labs, and plant manufacturing teams

• Travel as needed for meetings and site visits

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field

• 5+ years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience

• 3+ years of experience in battery cell process development

• Strong knowledge of electrochemical engineering

• Experience leading external technical partnerships

• Experience leading implementation of new technologies or processes

• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with sound technical judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• Statistical problem-solving training

• Experience in manufacturing plant operations

• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools such as Minitab, Red X, or DFSS