Manufacturing Process Engineer - Additive Manufacturing

generalmotors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Total Rewards resources

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer – Additive Manufacturing in Warren, MI. You will own performance and industrialization of polymer and metal AM processes, collaborating with design, quality, operations, and suppliers to scale production and drive continuous improvement.

You will optimize equipment, lead kaizen activities, execute DOE studies, and develop process documentation while advancing GM's additive manufacturing strategy across programs.

Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing, process engineering, advanced manufacturing, or production operations.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operation of polymer and metal additive manufacturing equipment.
• Improve equipment performance using OEE, yield, scrap, cycle time, and throughput.
• Lead structured problem-solving, kaizen, and continuous improvement activities with internal teams and equipment suppliers.
• Design and execute experiments (DOE) and capability studies (Cp/Cpk) to improve dimensional accuracy, process stability, and mechanical performance.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Process (BOP), Bills of Equipment (BOE), manufacturing standards, and process documentation.
• Lead procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup activities for new additive manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Deliver technical training and knowledge-sharing sessions related to additive manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Partner with engineering, operations, quality, design, and IT teams to align manufacturing strategies, business cases, and technology roadmaps.
• Evaluate emerging additive manufacturing technologies and develop strategic partnerships that expand GM's manufacturing capabilities.

Skills

Manufacturing

Structured problem-solving

Performance metrics

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Emerging tech environments

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Eng, Electrical Eng, Materials Science, Manufacturing Eng

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

DOE

Job description

Job Description

The Role

The Additive Industrialization Center (AIC) is responsible for advancing additive manufacturing technologies and scaling their application across General Motors. As a Manufacturing Process Engineer – Additive Manufacturing, you will own the performance, continuous improvement, and industrialization of polymer and metal additive manufacturing processes and equipment.

This is a highly hands-on engineering role focused on optimizing equipment performance, improving process capability, reducing waste, and enabling future manufacturing technologies. You will work closely with product engineering, design, quality, operations, suppliers, and technology partners to support current production needs while helping shape GM's additive manufacturing strategy.

This Role Is Ideal For

Engineers with experience in additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, process engineering, or materials engineering who enjoy working directly with equipment, solving complex production challenges, and helping bring emerging manufacturing technologies into production environments. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy balancing hands-on manufacturing execution with long-term technology development and process improvement.

What You'll Do

• Support daily operation of polymer and metal additive manufacturing equipment, including build preparation, equipment troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Improve equipment performance through analysis of key manufacturing metrics including OEE, yield, scrap, cycle time, and throughput.
• Lead structured problem-solving, kaizen, and continuous improvement activities with internal teams and equipment suppliers.
• Design and execute experiments (DOE) and capability studies (Cp/Cpk) to improve dimensional accuracy, process stability, and mechanical performance.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Process (BOP), Bills of Equipment (BOE), manufacturing standards, and process documentation.
• Lead procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup activities for new additive manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Deliver technical training and knowledge-sharing sessions related to additive manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Partner with engineering, operations, quality, design, and IT teams to align manufacturing strategies, business cases, and technology roadmaps.
• Evaluate emerging additive manufacturing technologies and develop strategic partnerships that expand GM's manufacturing capabilities.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Background in manufacturing, process engineering, advanced manufacturing, or production operations.
• Demonstrated application of structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing performance using process, quality, equipment, and operational metrics.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
• Success working across cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams to solve technical problems and implement solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in environments involving emerging technologies and evolving requirements.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• 2+ years supporting additive manufacturing or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on operation of industrial additive manufacturing equipment, including FFF, MJF, SLS, PBF, DED, or similar technologies.
• Proficiency in build preparation, slicing software, process parameter development, or equipment optimization.
• Application of additive manufacturing technologies within automotive product development or manufacturing operations.
• Background in materials science, metallurgy, polymers, or process characterization.
• Support of manufacturing equipment installation, commissioning, validation, or launch activities.
• Development of Bills of Process (BOP), Bills of Equipment (BOE), manufacturing standards, or production documentation.
• Familiarity with Red X, Practical Problem Solving, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or equivalent structured problem-solving frameworks.
• Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

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 hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.