Press Manufacturing Engineer - Stamping & Automation

General Motors; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Pontiac Stamping to lead maintenance of press systems and drive world-class reliability. You will troubleshoot, analyze, design, and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, throughput, and uptime.

The role requires hands-on problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration with engineering, suppliers, and plant teams, and the ability to manage projects within schedule and budget constraints.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in press shop production and maintenance of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Understanding of engineering theory, manufacturing methods, and equipment operating principles.
• Experience managing projects involving changing production schedules, budget constraints, and multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Microsoft Project.
• Experience using CAD and engineering systems such as AutoCAD, Unigraphics, SOLIDWORKS, Teamcenter, or Teamcenter Visualization.
• Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and the ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations.
• High level of integrity and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Strong sense of urgency
• Results-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve press system issues.
• Analyze existing systems and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, reliability, speed, and overall performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues involving equipment, machinery, and automation systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Perform design analysis for mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to equipment and system design, development, and implementation.
• Monitor and support key maintenance metrics, including MTTR, MTBF, downtime, and uptime.
• Partner with internal teams and external suppliers to implement cost-reduction strategies and manufacturing improvements.
• Support training for production and plant personnel on the operation and maintenance of press and automation systems.
• Specify, procure, develop, integrate, and validate press system solutions for stamping operations.

Skills

Press shop experience

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Project management

Problem solving

Tools

AutoCAD

Unigraphics

SOLIDWORKS

Teamcenter

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Pontiac Stamping to lead maintenance of press systems and drive world-class reliability. You will troubleshoot, analyze, design, and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, throughput, and uptime.

The role requires hands-on problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration with engineering, suppliers, and plant teams, and the ability to manage projects within schedule and budget constraints.