Senior Manufacturing Execution Engineer - Global Assembly

General Motors; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Sr Manufacturing/Execution Zone Manufacturing Engineer to lead development, launch, and optimization of manufacturing processes for General Assembly and Final Assembly. You will implement automation, tooling, and equipment solutions to support new vehicle programs and continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality.

You will collaborate with Product Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and suppliers to resolve challenges and drive program execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major in mechanical engineering or Equivalent Relevant Experience
• 10 years manufacturing/engineering, 3 years launch experience
• Availability to work on weekends and Holidays as required
• Ability to travel up 75% which can be extensive at times during product program launches
• Deep technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines
• Thorough knowledge of Manufacturing Processes and Equipment. Also, the Global Launch Process and Vehicle Development Process.
• Demonstrate excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments with highest level of autonomy and accountability for results
• Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others
• Proven ability in project management skills and ability to teach others
• Proven desire and ability to manage/coach performance of direct reports
• Ability to solve complex problems independently
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility with changing work hours and environment as required to meet project timeline and support plant operating schedule
• Shows initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities for assigned General Assembly/Final Assembly zones supporting new product launches, model changes, and production operations.
• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, automation systems, equipment, tooling, conveyors, and workstation designs.
• Manage equipment and tooling projects from concept through procurement, installation, validation, and production launch.
• Serve as the primary engineering contact for assigned production areas, ensuring launch milestones, readiness targets, and program timelines are achieved.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and suppliers to resolve manufacturing challenges and drive successful program execution.
• Provide technical leadership to equipment suppliers and integrators throughout design, build, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Support build events, launch activities, process validation, PFMEA development, and issue resolutions to ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, ergonomics, material flow, and cost reduction.
• International & Domestic travel - about 70-75%

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Launch experience

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Automation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

PLCs

Robotics

Industrial controls

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Sr Manufacturing/Execution Zone Manufacturing Engineer to lead development, launch, and optimization of manufacturing processes for General Assembly and Final Assembly. You will implement automation, tooling, and equipment solutions to support new vehicle programs and continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality.

You will collaborate with Product Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and suppliers to resolve challenges and drive program execution.