Manufacturing Engineer

General Motors; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Toledo, OH seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer with a strong background in mechanical/manufacturing engineering to troubleshoot equipment, improve tooling and processes, and lead cross-functional teams on cost-reduction initiatives.

The role requires experience in process engineering disciplines, ability to work autonomously, and strong communication with multiple functions. On-site with relocation assistance potential for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated high level of analytical ability including experience with structured technical problem-solving methods such as RedX or Design for Six Sigma
• Ability to work in a team environment to understand products, processes, and failure modes
• Proven ability to manage multiple and difficult projects with autonomy and accountability

Responsibilities

• Supports continuous improvement projects
• Approval of process documentation
• Diagnose, analyze, and document emergent tooling issues
• Create Engineering sufficiency plans as required
• Ensure supply base adheres to GM standards and quality, and manufacturing processes are enabled
• Design, analyze and implement product or machinery designs for best method for manufacturing processes
• Propose and evaluate processes for equipment in the assigned area
• Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for the assigned area
• Maintain regular contact with cross-functional teams and lead small teams
• Provide direction to a small group of technical employees
• Monitor expenditures for processes and equipment
• Apply strong technical knowledge in process engineering disciplines
• Implement GMS principles

Job description

Job Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

On-site: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Toledo, Ohio plant on a full-time basis. Must be willing to work weekends.

This position may offer relocation assistance.

The Role

Work is technical in nature with decisions made within the limits of general practices, policies, and standards. Work is performed in a manufacturing plant where creativity and initiative are exercised as well as independent judgment. Work involves the need to troubleshoot issues and support problem solving practices. Ability to analyze data to support cost reductions and tool life improvements. Ability to work autonomously with occasional guidance from supervision is a must. Must have the ability to work across multiple functions, training others, and assign work to a small group of employees. As well as playing a key role as the tooling and gaging point of contact, the successful candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting equipment and implementing permanent corrective solutions in a manufacturing department. May involve training others and assigning work to a small group of employees.

What You'll Do

• Supports continuous improvement projects
• Approval of process documentation
• Diagnose, analyze, and document emergent tooling issues
• Creation of Engineering sufficiency plans as required
• Ensure supply base adheres to GM standards and quality, and manufacturing processes are enabled
• Design, analyze and implement product or machinery designs for best method for manufacturing processes
• Propose and evaluate the processes for equipment in assigned area
• Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for assigned area
• Regular contact with others outside the work group including leading cross-functional teams
• Provide direction to small group of technical employees
• Responsible to evaluate or monitor expenditures for processes and/or equipment
• Strong technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines
• Strong knowledge and ability to implement GMS principles

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated high level of analytical ability including experience with structured technical problem; can include RedX or Design for Six Sigma methods.
• Work in a Team Environment to understand Product, Processes, and Failure Modes
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and difficult projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results
• Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others
• Proven ability in managing large and complex projects
• Experience in troubleshooting production equipment

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with gear and aluminum machining, assembly processes, and
• testing and verification systems

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. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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