Manufacturing Engineer - Program Manager

generalmotors; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

GM vehicle discounts

Job summary

General Motors in Rochester is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer/Program Manager to support ongoing and new product launches. The role sits within the Program Management / Product Launch team, involved in launch or program management work and requires autonomous work with guidance as needed.

The position emphasizes sequencing and flow of operations to optimize resources in a centralized plant, with independent judgement and initiative. Onsite role based in Rochester.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years equivalent experience in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of machining and assembly processes.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage product changes through lifecycle.
• Deliver launch milestones per Program Timing.
• Drive launch and program-level quality.
• Own change boards and lead change activities (GM GMCH Teamcenter).
• Coordinate launch activities following APQP, MQRR and GM processes.
• Ensure launching and current products comply with GMS.
• Use advanced problem solving and continuous improvement tools to reduce cost.
• Support development and implementation of manufacturing processes and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GM GMCH Teamcenter

Job description

Job Description

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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Rochester on a full-time basis.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer/Program Manager to support on going and launching products and programs.

This role will be part of the combined Program Management / Product Launch Team. This role may consist of launch or program management work.

The career level Manufacturing Program Manager, able to work autonomously with occasional guidance from supervision. Skilled in sequence and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities necessary for the production of parts. Work is performed in a centralized manufacturing plant where creativity and initiative is exercised as well as independent judgement.

What You'll Do

• Individual contributor
• Lead, organize, follow, and ensure results for product changes throughout the lifecycle of the product
• Deliver launch milestones in accordance with Program Timing
• Drive Launch & Program level quality
• Ownership of respective product change review board & corresponding change leader duties (use of GM GMCH Teamcenter software)
• Coordinate all associated launch activities for respective programs following APQP, MQRR, and other GM specific launch processes.
• Ensure all launching and current products are complaint with GMS (GM Global Manufacturing System)
• Utilize advanced problem solving and continuous improvement tools to reduce cost (RedX, OpEx, etc.)
• Support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and documentation to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with multiple teams across the organization, in-person & virtually, to ensure manufacturability of new products and components.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with various machining and assembly processes.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot

What Can Give you a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• Led capital equipment build projects with OEM partners while meeting schedule and budget targets.
• Proven experience in interpreting and utilizing blueprints and machine schematics.
• Ability to Addresses and evaluate a diverse range of issues using innovative methods and proposing alternative approaches.

Compensation:

The expected base compensation for this role is: $80,700.00 - $109,400.00. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential:

An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include

medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement

savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays,

tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and

more.

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