Manufacturing CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Engineer

General Motors LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Manufacturing CNC Engineer for its Grand Rapids site, focusing on high-volume machining and grinding. The role requires strong CNC engineering capabilities and hands-on manufacturing support.

The candidate will collaborate cross-functionally to boost equipment efficiency, address downtime, and ensure production targets are met, while maintaining documentation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required.
• 3+ years CNC engineering support in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Support CNC engineering activities including CNC machining processes: ID/OD grinding, drilling, milling and turning.
• Provide technical direction to internal teams and oversee vendors to meet quality, efficiency and production goals.
• Maintain up-to-date manufacturing technical documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve equipment efficiency and address downtime or quality issues.
• Provide day-to-day support of manufacturing operations and maintenance.
• Identify and resolve safety and ergonomics issues; participate in training and creating work instructions.

Skills

CNC engineering

High-volume manufacturing

Shift/overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Immigration Sponsorship

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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.) This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Work Location

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Grand Rapids on a full-time basis.

Role Overview

The Role: The career level Manufacturing CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Engineer will be skilled in manufacturing equipment, tooling and process improvements and overall manufacturing process support. The work is performed in a manufacturing environment where innovation, creativity and initiative are used to support current manufacturing operations. The work will be focused on high volume machining and grinding.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting activities that may include: CNC (Computer Numerical Control) engineering ;
• CNC machining equipment for one or more of the following processes: ID grinding, OD Grinding, drilling, milling and turning.
• Ability to work off shifts and weekends as well as overtime as needed.
• Ensure all manufacturing technical documentation is up to date.
• Provide technical direction to internal teams while overseeing external vendors to ensure manufacturing processes, equipment, and solutions meet quality, efficiency, and production requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive problem-solving initiatives, including improving equipment efficiency, resolving downtime events, and addressing customer quality concerns.
• Provide day-to-day support of manufacturing operations and maintenance.
• Participate in identifying and/or resolving safety and ergonomics issues.
• Facilitate or deliver training for team members and maintenance personnel, while also developing technical training manuals and work instructions as needed.
• Participate in project planning and coordination to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and within budget.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in CNC (Computer Numerical Control) engineering support role in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of high-volume manufacturing.
• Previous experience with computer- based office and engineering software, including Microsoft Suite and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of CNC machining equipment for one or more of the following processes: ID grinding, OD Grinding, drilling, milling and turning.
• Ability to work off shifts and weekends as well as overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of cold forming and heat processes.
• Knowledge of high-volume fabrication manufacturing.
• Proficiency with CAD Software Statistical Analysis.
• Proficient with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance.
• Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis.
• Project management

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