Senior Ergonomics Program Lead for Future Vehicle Launch

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

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI seeks a Future Program Execution Ergonomist to identify and resolve ergonomic issues, reducing injuries and manufacturing inefficiencies across vehicle programs.

Senior and standard roles require extensive DHM experience and collaboration with design, manufacturing, and unions. Travel is required and the position emphasizes proactive problem-solving and strong project execution.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience using ergonomic analysis tools and performing risk assessments.
• 2+ years of automotive/manufacturing or related industry experience.
• 1+ years of Digital Human Modeling experience (PS Human or Siemens Jack preferred; 3DSSP acceptable).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Industrial, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan and execute manufacturing/ergonomic projects.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert in ergonomics for launch and pre-production programs in Warren and across North America.
• Ensure manufacturing ergonomics requirements are implemented on new vehicle programs.
• Conduct ergonomic risk analyses of new product designs and establish threshold limit values.
• Collaborate with product designers, manufacturing, industrial engineering, and plant personnel including UAW and non-UAW.
• Manage ergonomic issues to closure and coordinate follow-up with engineering teams.
• Use DHM simulations and 3D CAD to determine acceptable ergonomic parameters for assembly.
• Initiate and lead ergonomics initiatives to prevent issues before builds begin.
• Provide status updates and written reports on ergonomics projects for analytics and lessons learned.
• Support operations by routing issues to design/manufacturing engineers for future program resolutions.

Skills

Ergonomic analysis

Risk assessments

Digital Human Modeling

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology or related engineering field

Tools

PS Human

Siemens Jack

3DSSP

Job description

General Motors in Warren, MI seeks a Future Program Execution Ergonomist to identify and resolve ergonomic issues, reducing injuries and manufacturing inefficiencies across vehicle programs.

Senior and standard roles require extensive DHM experience and collaboration with design, manufacturing, and unions. Travel is required and the position emphasizes proactive problem-solving and strong project execution.