Lead Crankshaft Manufacturing Engineer – Launch & Ramp-Up

General Motors; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an execution-focused Manufacturing Engineer for Flint Engine Operations to lead the crankshaft machining line, ensuring a safe, reliable, high-quality process for sustained engine production.

You will drive through PPAP, ramp-up, and handoff, coordinating with upstream engine machining, downstream assembly, and Product Engineering. Expect cross-functional collaboration and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• At least five years of total professional experience.
• One to three years of crankshaft or rotating-component machining launch experience, including direct exposure to PPAP, qualification, and ramp-up execution.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and the ability to interpret part prints and translate design intent into process and gaging decisions.
• Working knowledge of dimensional measurement systems, including CMM, hard gaging, or equivalent technologies.
• Demonstrated experience with data-driven problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to teach others and support team capability growth.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly escalation issues and align engineering, operations, and OEM partners.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and shifts, including temporary off-shift, holiday, and weekend support for qualification runs, PPAP, and ramp-up activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead crankshaft line execution from installation and qualification through PPAP, SORP, ramp-up, and operational handoff.
• Drive throughput toward line rate while protecting safety, quality, and uptime.
• Own launch deliverables and drive closure of tooling, gaging, control plan, error-proofing, and equipment issues.
• Lead OEM and contractor issue reviews, elevate risks, and coordinate program audits and signoffs.
• Maintain 30- and 60-day look-ahead reports and Launch Wall updates.
• Align Program, Engineering, Manufacturing, engine machining, and engine assembly teams to achieve plant readiness.
• Maintain job instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, picture process sheets, machine drawings, and tooling drawings.
• Manage OEM safety requirements, including training, pre-task planning, and safety observation tours.
• Sustain launch deliverables through SORP and for six months afterward.
• Support closure of PFMEA, DFSS, and process-improvement initiatives.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team mentorship

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Equivalent manufacturing experience

Tools

CMM

Zeiss Calypso

Gaging equipment

Job description

General Motors is seeking an execution-focused Manufacturing Engineer for Flint Engine Operations to lead the crankshaft machining line, ensuring a safe, reliable, high-quality process for sustained engine production.

You will drive through PPAP, ramp-up, and handoff, coordinating with upstream engine machining, downstream assembly, and Product Engineering. Expect cross-functional collaboration and a focus on continuous improvement.