Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Machining

General Motors LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support high-volume machining and grinding operations. You will ensure documentation is current, provide technical direction, and work with vendors to meet quality and production goals.

Responsibilities include improving equipment efficiency, reducing downtime, and training maintenance staff. The role requires a BS in Engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, with CNC and CAD proficiency.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required.
• 5+ years in engineering support in manufacturing.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing.
• Familiar with CNC grinding, drilling, milling, turning.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all manufacturing technical documentation is up to date.
• Provide technical direction to internal teams while overseeing 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.

Skills

Engineering problem-solving

CNC equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Job description

The career level Manufacturing 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.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

• 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.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in 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.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (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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