Future Program Execution Ergonomist or Senior Future Program Execution Ergonomist

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

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Future Program Execution Ergonomist to identify and resolve ergonomic issues across next-generation vehicle programs. The role involves coordinating with design, manufacturing, suppliers, and UAW representatives in a dynamic, hybrid work setting.

Senior roles require extensive experience in ergonomic risk assessment, DHM software, and cross-functional project leadership, with travel up to 25% and a focus on reducing injuries and manufacturing inefficiencies.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience using ergonomic analysis tools and performing risk assessments.
• 6+ years of automotive/manufacturing or related industry experience.
• 3+ years of Digital Human Modeling experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in ergonomics for launch and pre-production programs across North America.
• Ensure manufacturing ergonomics requirements are implemented on new vehicle programs.
• Conduct ergonomic risk analyses for new product designs and establish threshold values.
• Use 3D DHM simulations and CAD to determine acceptable ergonomic parameters.

Skills

Ergonomics

Risk assessments

Digital Human Modeling

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PS Human

Siemens Jack

3DSSP

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Job Description Summary As a Future Program Execution Ergonomist, you will be responsible for the identification and resolution of ergonomic issues which will drive the reduction of injuries and manufacturing inefficiencies on GM’s next generation of vehicles. The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment will be critical to your success. You will collaborate with other engineering disciplines, such as product design and manufacturing, as well as outside suppliers and UAW representatives. This position may be filled with a Future Program Execution Ergonomist or Senior Future Program Execution Ergonomist. The level for this role will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Serve as the subject matter expert in the field of ergonomics, supporting launch and pre-production manufacturing ergonomic activities for New & Major vehicle programs in Warren and our vehicle manufacturing sites across North America.
• Ensure manufacturing ergonomics requirements are implemented and met on all new vehicle programs.
• Conduct Ergonomic risk analysis of new product designs and establish threshold limit values.
• Work collaboratively with product designers, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering and assembly plant personnel, including UAW and non-UAW.
• Manage all ergonomic issues to closure and coordinate follow-up through appropriate engineering team.
• Use 3D Virtual Digital Human Model (DHM) Simulations and 3D Vehicle CAD to determine acceptable manufacturing ergonomic parameters for new vehicle product assembly.
• Initiate and lead ergonomics initiatives/projects to continuously improve processes, solution left and design out ergonomic issues before physical builds begin.
• Provide Future Program Ergonomic issue status and updates to Future Vehicle Program and Plant leadership.
• Provide timely written reports and updates on specific ergonomics projects to support analytics and lessons learned.
• Support manufacturing operations ergonomics by bringing current plant ergonomics issues to the appropriate design and manufacturing engineers for resolution in order to design our similar ergonomic concerns on future programs.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Senior Future Program Execution Ergonomist

• 6+ years of experience using ergonomic analysis tools and performing risk assessments.
• 6+ years of automotive/manufacturing or other relevant industry experience.
• 3+ years of Digital Human Modeling experience.
• PS Human or Siemens Jack preferred, 3DSSP or other software acceptable.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Industrial, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan and execute manufacturing and/or ergonomic manufacturing projects.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and/or programs is required.
• High level of analytical ability and problem-solving skills are required.
• Must be able to develop detailed understanding of the customer’s needs, issues, and priorities through routinely seeking customer feedback.
• An ability to focus on and work towards planned targets, overcoming obstacles, setbacks and uncertainty, using appropriate processes.
• Ability to travel is required.

Future Program Execution Ergonomist

• 2+ years of experience using ergonomic analysis tools and performing risk assessments.
• 2+ years of automotive/manufacturing or other relevant industry experience.
• 1+ years of Digital Human Modeling experience.
• PS Human or Siemens Jack preferred, 3DSSP or other software acceptable.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Industrial, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan and execute manufacturing and/or ergonomic manufacturing projects.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and/or programs is required.
• High level of analytical ability and problem-solving skills are required.
• Must be able to develop detailed understanding of the customer’s needs, issues, and priorities through routinely seeking customer feedback.
• An ability to focus on and work towards planned targets, overcoming obstacles, setbacks and uncertainty, using appropriate processes.
• Ability to travel is required.

What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with Process Simulate Human Experience with Virtual Reality.
• Master's Degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Industrial, Biomedical, Systems or Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to work with the UAW and other unions.
• 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. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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