Global Cylinder Block Machining Lead Engineer

General Motors Corporation; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Corporation in Warren, Michigan, seeks a Global Block Machining Lead Engineer to own the cylinder block machining scope for the DK68 diesel program. You will lead process development, establish global standards, and partner with Product and Plant Engineering to meet safety, quality, cost, and timing targets.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 7+ years of high-volume automotive experience, and proven leadership in cross-site manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years manufacturing or manufacturing engineering in a high-volume automotive environment.
• Technical lead experience for cylinder block, cylinder head or related machining processes.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAPs and process capability analysis (Cpk, Ppk).

Responsibilities

• Lead the global DK68 cylinder block machining scope from design to sustainment.
• Establish and maintain global process standards, flows, routings, and equipment lists.
• Harmonize tooling, fixturing, cycle times, and automation across DK68 sites.
• Lead safety reviews, PFMEA, control plans, and capability studies for new/modifed processes.
• Direct OEMs and suppliers through design, build, debug, run-off, and launch activities.
• Manage program timing, risks, spending, POs, and supplier evaluations; transfer knowledge globally.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Influencing

Team collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Education

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

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA

Job description

General Motors Corporation in Warren, Michigan, seeks a Global Block Machining Lead Engineer to own the cylinder block machining scope for the DK68 diesel program. You will lead process development, establish global standards, and partner with Product and Plant Engineering to meet safety, quality, cost, and timing targets.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 7+ years of high-volume automotive experience, and proven leadership in cross-site manufacturing.