Manufacturing Engineer- 2nd Shift

General Motors; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the Toledo, Ohio plant on the 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM). The role focuses on troubleshooting, tooling, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting, with cross-functional collaboration and training of a small team.

The candidate will analyze data to support cost reductions and tool life improvements, develop permanent corrective solutions, and ensure adherence to GM standards across processes.

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 (e.g., RedX or Design for Six Sigma).
• Team environment experience to understand product, processes, and failure modes.
• Ability to manage multiple and difficult projects with autonomy and accountability for results.
• Proven troubleshooting experience with production equipment.

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 manufacturing processes.
• Design, analyze, and implement product or machinery designs for best method of 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.
• Provide direction to a small group of technical employees and lead cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical ability

Teamwork

Autonomy

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Training others

Project management

Troubleshooting equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionManufacturing Engineer- ToledoThis position is 2nd shift. The position hours will be 3p-11p.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.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 projectsApproval of process documentationDiagnose, analyze, and document emergent tooling issuesCreation of Engineering sufficiency plans as required Ensure supply base adheres to GM standards and quality andmanufacturing processes are enabledDesign, analyze and implement product or machinery designs for best method for manufacturing processesPropose and evaluate the processes for equipment in assigned areaDirect the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for assigned areaRegular contact with others outside the work group including leading cross-functional teamsProvide direction to small group of technical employeesResponsible to evaluate or monitor expenditures for processes and/or equipmentStrong technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplinesStrong knowledge and ability to implement GMS principlesYour Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent experienceDemonstrated 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 ModesDemonstrated ability to manage multiple and difficult projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for resultsDemonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help othersProven ability in managing large and complex projectsExperience in troubleshooting production equipmentWhat Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):Experience with gear and aluminum machining, assembly processes, andtesting and verification systemsGM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. 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