Machine Tooling Stamping Program Manager

generalmotors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI is seeking a Machine Tooling Stamping (MTS) Program Manager to drive tooling and manufacturing initiatives from concept through launch, ensuring high-quality stamped components.

You will lead a cross-functional team, manage schedules, vendor activity, and run-off processes, and help implement advanced manufacturing technologies to improve performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Ability to assess complex engineering issues.
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and MS Office.
• Able to multitask across multiple projects.
• Strong organizational skills across locations and sources.

Responsibilities

• Lead tooling and manufacturing program activities from concept to launch.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across HQ, plants, and suppliers.
• Oversee part run-off and buyoff processes with customers.
• Provide technical direction to the MTS engineering group.
• Develop and maintain an integrated program schedule.
• Engage with vendors and internal engineering disciplines to meet milestones.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality stamped components.

Skills

Project management

Engineering problem solving

Google Workspace

MS Office suite

Multi-tasking

Organization

Tools

CNC machines

Water-jet

Laser cutting

Brake press

Job description

Job Description

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 peopleas we aim to makedriving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role

The Machine Tooling Stamping (MTS) Program Manager plays a critical role in supporting tooling and manufacturing initiatives from concept through launch and continuous improvement. This position is responsible for managing Statements of Requirements (SORs), leading project activities for tooling and manufacturing technologies, and ensuring successful integration of equipment, processes, and systems that enable the production of high-quality stamped components.

Working across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and plant operations, the role drives manufacturing process definition, sequence of operations, material flow, and human factors considerations while maintaining program timing and deliverables. The individual provides technical leadership to the MTS engineering team, oversees vendor activities, conducts tool run-off and buyoff processes, and helps develop and implement advanced manufacturing technologies that improve operational performance, quality, and efficiency.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• This role will work within MTS (machine tooling stamping) and will require comprehensive knowledge of program management.
• The position demands cross-functional collaboration across headquarters, common plants, and our manufacturing operations.
• Conducting part run-off and buyoff processes for customers.
• Providing technical direction to the MTS engineering group.
• Communicating effectively and working collaboratively with all stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate an integrated program schedule, ensuring alignment of engineering, manufacturing, procurement, validation and delivery milestones.
• Maintaining working contacts with vendors, other internal engineering disciplines and management at plants and headquarters.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• 5+ years of experience managing projects.
• Ability to understand and assess complex Engineering issues.
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, MS Office suite.
• Ability to multi-task, supporting several projects with various priority levels.
• Strong organization skills – managing Information from multiple locations and sources.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Examples of successful tool & die projects.
• Working knowledge of CNC machines, water-jet, laser and brake press equipment.
• Working knowledge of stamping dies and stamping process.

Sponsorship Eligibility:

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).

Work Type:

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

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 onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

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