Manufacturing Engineer - Driveline 2nd shift

General Motors; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Michigan is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support driveline assembly operations in Grand Rapids. You will lead and support engineering activities focused on safety, quality, throughput, cost, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

This Level 6 IC role requires hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and strong technical ownership to deliver robust manufacturing solutions and uphold GM safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing/industrial/process engineering or equivalent.
• Experience supporting high-volume assembly operations.
• Structured problem-solving using data-driven methods.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.
• Knowledge of safety, quality systems, and process control.

Responsibilities

• Support driveline assembly manufacturing needs; troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Lead root-cause problem solving for safety, quality, downtime and throughput.
• Develop and improve assembly processes to meet safety, quality, cost targets.
• Drive continuous improvement: ergonomics, standardized work, scrap reduction and OEE.
• Partner with production, maintenance, quality, controls, materials, and launch teams.
• Provide guidance to operators and less experienced engineers.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Safety knowledge

Quality systems

Process improvement

Ergonomics

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC-controlled equipment

Automation interfaces

Statistical tools

Job description

Job DescriptionGM

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.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role

General Motors is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support Driveline Assembly operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this role, you will lead and support manufacturing engineering activities focused on safety, quality, throughput, cost, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced assembly environment. This position is a Level 6 individual contributor level based on the selected candidate’s experience, technical depth, and demonstrated ability to lead problem solving and deliver results across the organization.

What You’ll Do

Support daily manufacturing engineering needs for driveline assembly operations, including troubleshooting equipment, process, tooling, quality, and material flow issuesLead root cause problem solving for safety, quality, downtime, and throughput losses using structured methods and data-driven analysisDevelop, implement, and improve assembly processes to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targetsDrive continuous improvement initiatives related to ergonomics, standardized work, scrap reduction, cycle time, and OEEPartner with production, maintenance, quality, controls, materials, and launch teams to deliver robust manufacturing solutionsLead and support equipment and process changes, including specification development, trials, validation, implementation, and start-up supportEstablish and maintain process documentation, work instructions, PFMEA inputs, control plan updates, and standardized manufacturing practicesAnalyze production and quality data to identify trends, prioritize issues, and recommend corrective actionsSupport new product introductions, engineering changes, and model year changes within the assembly areaEnsure compliance with GM safety requirements, built-in quality expectations, and manufacturing standardsProvide technical guidance to operators, skilled trades, and less experienced engineers as needed

Required Qualifications

Ability to work overtime hours as required3+ yrs of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, process engineering, or a related production environmentExperience supporting assembly operations, automated manufacturing systems, or high-volume production processesDemonstrated problem-solving capability using structured methods and data analysisWorking knowledge of manufacturing safety, quality systems, process control, and continuous improvement principlesStrong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levelsStrong technical ownership in a manufacturing environmentAbility to balance urgent floor support with long-term process improvementSound judgment and a bias for action in resolving production issuesCapability to influence across teams and drive alignment on solutionsA practical, hands-on approach paired with analytical problem solving

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in driveline, powertrain, transmission, axle, or other complex mechanical assembly environmentsBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical fieldExperience with launch support, equipment integration, or process validationKnowledge of lean manufacturing, standardized work, PFMEA, control plans, and error-proofingExperience with PLC-controlled equipment, automation interfaces, and troubleshooting in a production settingExperience using statistical tools, data visualization, and manufacturing performance metrics to drive decisionsProven ability to lead continuous improvement projects with measurable results

Why Join Us

At General Motors, you will have the opportunity to help shape world-class manufacturing processes and deliver meaningful improvements in safety, quality, and operational performance. This role offers the chance to make a direct impact in driveline assembly while working alongside a collaborative team committed to continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence.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.

Benefits Overview

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