Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer – Global General Assembly Engineering

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Missouri

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

General Motors in Missouri is seeking a senior manufacturing leader with deep General Assembly experience to drive the development, integration, and execution of manufacturing systems for new vehicle programs. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver PFES, timing milestones, and cost-focused strategies.

The role requires 8+ years in General Assembly manufacturing, travel as needed, and a proven ability to lead complex vehicle program integration from development through launch.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
8+ years of General Assembly manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience leading complex vehicle program integration from development through launch.
Ability to travel as required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of General Assembly manufacturing systems for new vehicle programs.
Develop and communicate program-specific manufacturing strategies.
Develop and maintain the Plan for Every Site (PFES).
Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, automation, controls, paint, and launch.
Present strategies, risks, and status to leadership.
Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.
Lead root cause investigations.
Remove barriers and resolve escalated program issues.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related discipline

Tools

Vision systems

Manufacturing automation

Automation strategies

PFES planning

GVDP

Job description

Lead the development, integration, and execution of General Assembly manufacturing systems for new vehicle programs from pre-DSI through Contract Sign Off (CSO)
Develop and communicate program-specific manufacturing strategies aligned with product, process, timing, and investment objectives
Develop and maintain the Plan for Every Site (PFES)
Evaluate Manufacturing Planning Studies and Manufacturing Studies with data-driven recommendations
Establish manufacturing direction and processing concepts for assigned vehicle programs
Drive solutions balancing investment, piece cost, labor, floor space, quality, safety, and launch timing
Develop lean investment targets and total cost optimization strategies
Evaluate and implement advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and vision systems
Lead program timing development and establish critical integration milestones
Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, automation, controls, paint, processing, execution, installation, and launch teams
Partner across organizations to develop integrated vehicle manufacturing solutions
Remove organizational barriers and resolve escalated program issues
Serve as the primary technical liaison between General Assembly and associated functional organizations
Lead root cause investigations for complex manufacturing and integration issues
Drive continuous improvement focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction
Present manufacturing strategies, recommendations, risks, and program status to leadership
Facilitate alignment among cross-functional teams, program leadership, and manufacturing stakeholders

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
General Assembly manufacturing experience spanning process development, equipment design, integration, installation, program execution, and vehicle launch
Experience working within a manufacturing plant environment
Expertise in General Assembly manufacturing processes and systems
Experience leading complex vehicle program integration from development through launch
Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, automation, tooling, and assembly processes
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and drive issue resolution across organizations
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills for highly complex and ambiguous challenges
Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to present technical and business recommendations to all leadership levels
Experience managing multiple high-priority assignments in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP)
Ability to travel as required
8+ years of General Assembly manufacturing experience preferred
Manufacturing launch experience supporting new vehicle programs preferred
Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies, automation strategies, and vision systems preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related discipline preferred
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship; candidates must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis

Demonstrates expertise in General Assembly manufacturing processes, advanced manufacturing technologies, and program execution for new vehicle launches. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, and present strategic recommendations to leadership.

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