Future Program Execution Ergonomist or Senior Future Program Execution Ergonomist

generalmotors; Warren (MI); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

General Motors in Warren, MI seeks a Future Program Execution Ergonomist to identify and resolve ergonomic issues, reducing injuries and manufacturing inefficiencies across vehicle programs.

Senior and standard roles require extensive DHM experience and collaboration with design, manufacturing, and unions. Travel is required and the position emphasizes proactive problem-solving and strong project execution.

Formación

• 2+ years of experience using ergonomic analysis tools and performing risk assessments.
• 2+ years of automotive/manufacturing or related industry experience.
• 1+ years of Digital Human Modeling experience (PS Human or Siemens Jack preferred; 3DSSP acceptable).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Industrial, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan and execute manufacturing/ergonomic projects.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as subject matter expert in ergonomics for launch and pre-production programs in Warren and across North America.
• Ensure manufacturing ergonomics requirements are implemented on new vehicle programs.
• Conduct ergonomic risk analyses of new product designs and establish threshold limit values.
• Collaborate with product designers, manufacturing, industrial engineering, and plant personnel including UAW and non-UAW.
• Manage ergonomic issues to closure and coordinate follow-up with engineering teams.
• Use DHM simulations and 3D CAD to determine acceptable ergonomic parameters for assembly.
• Initiate and lead ergonomics initiatives to prevent issues before builds begin.
• Provide status updates and written reports on ergonomics projects for analytics and lessons learned.
• Support operations by routing issues to design/manufacturing engineers for future program resolutions.

Conocimientos

Ergonomic analysis

Risk assessments

Digital Human Modeling

Project management

Travel readiness

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology or related engineering field

Herramientas

PS Human

Siemens Jack

3DSSP

Descripción del empleo

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.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Senior Future Program Execution Ergonomist

• 6+ years of experienceusing 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 experienceusing 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.

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