General Assembly Technical Leader

General Motors Corporation; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental benefits

Tuition assistance programs

GM vehicle discounts

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

General Motors Company in Warren, MI seeks a General Assembly Technical Leader (Flawless Launch) to drive BoE design and standardization, leading automation initiatives for trim, chassis, and final systems while partnering with suppliers and internal teams.

The role demands a strong engineering background, 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, and hands-on leadership to deliver safe, high-quality, cost-efficient processes in a hybrid work setting with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience focused on machinery, equipment, tools and automation.
• 3+ years manufacturing execution launch experience.
• Understanding of assembly processes and automation integration.
• Strong lean manufacturing knowledge and focus on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead BoE design, development, and standardization across General Assembly.
• Develop manufacturing requirements and automation enablers for trim, chassis, or final systems.
• Drive scalable automation solutions to improve safety, quality and throughput.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers on timing and deliverables.
• Mentor plant engineers and ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Manufacturing engineering

Automation integration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Robotics

Vision systems

Digital manufacturing tools

Job description

General Assembly Technical Leader### General Assembly Technical LeaderApply: Onsite: Warren, Michigan, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: JR-202621937**Job Description****Work Arrangement:****Hybrid:** This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Technical Center, Warren MI three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business. (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are the desired days to be onsite) **Our Mission:** 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 Role:** As a General Assembly Technical Leader (Flawless Launch), you will lead the design and standardization of cutting-edge Bill of Equipment (BoE) that transforms how we build vehicles. This role is ideal for a highly technical, hands-on innovator who thrives in ambiguity and is passionate about solving complex manufacturing challenges. You will play a key role in advancing our BoE capabilities and making sure our systems are at the forefront of the industry. · **Lead Bill of Equipment (BoE):** Direct the design, development and continuous improvement of Bill of Equipment (BoE) in General Assembly. Develop strategies to standardize equipment to meet future product requirements. Monitor expenditures for processes and/or equipment, while continuously focusing on total enterprise cost-saving opportunities.· **Benchmarking:** Benchmark world-class processes and equipment, incorporate lessons learned and lead global expert team meetings. Participate in feasibility studies and prototyping to explore new technologies and methodologies.· **Manufacturing Requirements (MRs):** Develop process manufacturing requirements (MRs) and automation enablers for trim, chassis, or final systems in General Assembly.· **Automation Strategy:** Lead the development and deployment of scalable automation solutions that improve safety, quality, ergonomics, throughput, flexibility, and equipment reliability. Evaluate emerging automation technologies, including robotics, vision systems, error-proofing, data collection, and digital manufacturing tools. Drive standardized General Assembly equipment and processes while balancing technical feasibility, total cost, maintainability, and future product requirements.· **Collaborate Cross-Functionally:** Partner with internal teams and external suppliers to align on technical requirements, timelines, and deliverables.· **Mentor & Influence:** Guide execution and plant engineers and influence broader functional areas through technical leadership.· **Ensure Compliance:** Uphold safety standards, engineering best practices and regulatory requirements throughout all tools, equipment, and automation initiatives. **Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):** · Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.· 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on machinery and equipment, tools and automation.· 3+ years manufacturing execution launch experience· Understanding of machinery and equipment and tool design, and/or automation processing.· Deep understanding of general assembly processes and automation integration.· Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.· Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance.· Proven ability to independently manage complex projects.· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.· Ability to define and document manufacturing requirements, processes, and automation enablers**What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):** · Masters degree in Engineering or related field.· Experience in fast-paced, high-throughput environments with a focus on system reliability and maintainability.· 3+ years in a supervisory or technical leadership role.· Familiarity with DFSS, DFMEA, & PFMEA.· Background in project and/or construction management.· Proficient in data analysis to drive continuous improvement. **Benefits:** GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. 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.