Manufacturing Engineer

General Motors (GM); Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Michigan is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focusing on Body-in-White to lead the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes for a designated area. You will analyze product or machinery designs and propose optimized methods to meet production goals.

The role requires collaboration with design and product engineering, directing a small team, and overseeing tool design, tool build, and installation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Two years of experience as a Body-in-White Manufacturing Engineer, or related occupation.
• Experience with mechanical tool design and construction; automotive assembly tools and equipment.
• Experience with production throughput and discrete event simulation.
• Engineering project management including costs, quality standards, resource allocation, risk management, project milestones.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment including controls, robotics, welding, materials and product engineering.

Responsibilities

• Direct the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes for the assigned area.
• Provide direction to a small group of technical employees.
• Review and approve tool designs, release tools to build source, and oversee tool build & installation.
• Develop and oversee production of build process documentation for the shop floor.
• Interact with design and product engineering activities to determine manufacturing feasibility of product designs.
• Travel to client sites nationwide (20%).
• Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote.

Skills

Mechanical tool design

Automotive assembly processes

Production throughput

Discrete event simulation

Engineering project management

Robotics and welding processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job DescriptionDUTIES : Direct the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes for assigned area. Analyze and implement product or machinery designs for the best method for manufacturing processes. Propose and evaluate the processes for equipment in assigned area. Provide direction to small group of technical employees. Evaluate or monitor expenditures for processes and equipment. Interpret product math data and specifications to develop tools and equipment necessary to support the manufacturing process. Propose and evaluate process, tool, and equipment designs. Review and approve tool designs, release tools to build source, and oversee tool build & installation as required to meet business needs. Develop and oversee production of build process documentation to be used on the shop floor. Interact with design and product engineering activities to determine manufacturing feasibility of product designs. Provide technical direction to support personnel, maintenance, and tool design and build suppliers. Occasional oversight of other engineers or engineering support personnel to accomplish specific departmental and project objectives as necessary. 20% travel to client sites nationwide. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study. Two (2) years of experience as a Body-in-White Manufacturing Engineer, or related occupation. Two (2) years of experience in the following: Mechanical tool design and construction; Automotive assembly processes, tools and equipment; Production throughput and discrete event simulation; Evaluate new technologies and support implementation; Engineering project management including costs, quality standards, resource allocation, risk management, project milestones; and Working in a manufacturing environment including controls, robotics, welding, materials, containers and product engineering.#LI-DNIAbout GMOur vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.Why Join UsWe believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.Benefits OverviewFrom day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources .Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire .AccommodationsGeneral Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.