Manufacturing Engineer- 2nd Shift

General Motors; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors' Toledo, Ohio plant is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for 2nd shift (3p-11p) on-site. You will diagnose tooling issues, support cost reductions, and implement permanent corrective actions in a manufacturing department. You may train others and guide a small team.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering and a proven ability to manage complex projects, troubleshoot equipment, and collaborate across functions to meet GM standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent.
• Strong analytical ability with structured problem-solving methods (e.g., Six Sigma/Design for Six Sigma).
• Ability to work in a team to understand products, processes and failure modes.
• Ability to manage multiple high-autonomy projects with accountability.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve output and assist teammates.
• Proven ability to lead large and complex projects.
• Experience troubleshooting production equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Analytical ability

Teamwork

Project management

Initiative

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Job description

Job Description Manufacturing Engineer- Toledo

This 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 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

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

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