Manufacturing Process Engineer — Lean & Throughput Optimizer

generalmotors; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

General Motors in Tonawanda (Buffalo area) is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to sustain and improve safety, quality, throughput, and efficiency on the production floor. The role may require off-shift work and reports to the onsite team.

The role focuses on driving continuous improvement, supporting downtime events, and collaborating across maintenance and production to implement new tools, PFMEAs, and process controls. A competitive GM compensation package accompanies this position.

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to work Non-Standard Hours outside of normal Shift to support installation and maintenance of equipment.
• BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or similar technical field.
• Experience in engineering problem solving.
• Good computer skills and understanding of mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Basic understanding of basic methods of machining.
• Demonstrated interest and ability to learn and apply agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Experience working in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day production needs on the production floor by maintaining solid relationships with the Production and Maintenance teams.
• Manage significant downtime events by providing technical guidance and support.
• Design work operations that meet safety, quality, and efficiency requirements with high integrity.
• Drive Continuous Improvement efforts in assigned area through the elimination of waste.
• Evaluate bottleneck areas and support throughput and productivity improvements in assigned area.
• Reduce total cost by improving productivity metrics related to equipment uptime, cycle time and quality.
• Become a coach and teacher of lean manufacturing principles to the production floor team members.
• Drive problem solving efforts.
• Work collaboratively as one team with all levels of the organization.
• Work collaboratively with machine and tool builders on the design and implementation of new tools and equipment.
• Create and Maintain Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans and PFMEAs.
• Lead plant Equipment Install / Debug / Launch / Continuous Improvement activities.
• Contribute to lessons learned activities by providing feedback and information to the central process team for BOE/BOP updates.
• Provide technical direction to, and oversight of outside vendor sources when vendors are on site.
• Leverage GD&T skillsets to ensure manufacturing equipment, tooling, machining processes, and quality verifications procedures meet design requirements.
• Equipment Spare Part identification and stock request submission.
• Author Equipment Preventative Maintenance Plans and provide training for the Maintenance and Production teams to execute.
• Problem-solve (analyze data, determine root causes, develop implementation plans) and resolve issues which are affecting quality or throughput.
• Support implementation of new processes & equipment.
• Provides technical support for manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs.

Skills

Non-Standard Hours

Engineering problem solving

Good computer skills

Blueprints

Machining basics

Agile methodologies

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing experience

Education

BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Team Center

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Motors in Tonawanda (Buffalo area) is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to sustain and improve safety, quality, throughput, and efficiency on the production floor. The role may require off-shift work and reports to the onsite team.

The role focuses on driving continuous improvement, supporting downtime events, and collaborating across maintenance and production to implement new tools, PFMEAs, and process controls. A competitive GM compensation package accompanies this position.