Global Block Machining Lead Engineer — Precision & Impact

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Global Block Machining Lead Engineer to orchestrate the DK68 cylinder block machining program. This role leads process development, standardization, and continuous improvement across multiple production sites, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and timing targets are met in a global, matrixed environment.

The position requires a mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering background with 7+ years in high-volume automotive manufacturing and prior technical leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years in manufacturing or manufacturing engineering in high-volume automotive environment.
• Technical lead experience for cylinder block or similar high-precision machining processes.
• Knowledge of block machining processes, tooling, fixturing, gaging, and automation.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAPs, and process capability (Cpk/Ppk).

Responsibilities

• Lead global DK68 cylinder block machining scope from design to sustainment across sites.
• Establish and maintain global process standards (flows, routings, BOMs, requirements).
• Drive cross-site harmonization of tooling, parameters, fixturing, and automation.
• Lead safety reviews, PFMEA, control plan development, and capability studies.
• Resolve machining-related issues with structured problem solving (ECR/ECN, supplier rejections).
• Direct OEMs and suppliers through design, build, run-off, and launch activities.
• Manage timing, risks, spending, POs, and knowledge transfer across sites.
• Provide program updates to leadership and mentor engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Global Block Machining Lead Engineer to orchestrate the DK68 cylinder block machining program. This role leads process development, standardization, and continuous improvement across multiple production sites, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and timing targets are met in a global, matrixed environment.

The position requires a mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering background with 7+ years in high-volume automotive manufacturing and prior technical leadership