Manufacturing Engineer Process Lead – Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV

General Motors; Michigan; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Process Lead to drive innovation in the automotive sector. This role focuses on the Vehicle as a Tester (VaaT) process within the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) 2.0 architecture. The successful candidate will lead projects, implement manufacturing requirements, and foster cross-functional relationships to enhance production efficiency. Join a supportive, people-first culture that values growth and innovation, while making a significant impact in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on process innovation.
• Strong leadership skills to manage projects from development to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and adoption of manufacturing requirements for VaaT.
• Own project outcomes from development through testing and production.

Skills

Manufacturing Process Development

Project Management

Electrical Systems Integration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing Software

Project Management Tools

Job description

Work Arrangement – Onsite

This role is categorized as onsite. The successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Technical Center on a full-time basis.

This role requires 25%-50% domestic and international travel.

The Role

Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV is seeking innovators passionate about shaping the future of the automotive industry. While the role involves long days, challenges, and growth opportunities, it offers purpose, flexibility, and a supportive, people-first culture. We welcome those ready to grow, thrive, and make an impact.

WHY: The purpose of this role is to innovate and develop processes to enable Vehicle as a Tester (VaaT) on the new Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) 2.0 architecture.

WHAT: As a Manufacturing Engineer Process Lead, you will focus on executing the Vehicle as a Tester offline flash process, the smart power distribution system, and integrating SDV 2.0 electrical bill of operations used in manufacturing.

HOW: Supporting the plants to deliver for our customers.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Lead the creation and adoption of manufacturing requirements to give GM a competitive advantage in implementing VaaT.

• Own the outcome of projects from development through testing, validation, and into production.

• Adopt and implement a library of manufacturing process and product requirements to achieve 99.9% E-FTQ for VaaT.

• Serve as the innovation lead for the plant process team, implementing in-house flash programming to enable Vehicle as a Tester.

• Provide cost-effective solutions aligned with the business plan for the Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV 2.0 organization.

• Embrace a solution-oriented mindset that welcomes change, challenges norms, and revolutionizes the flash process.

• Build relationships across functions including software, manufacturing, and program management to foster future innovations.