Senior Manufacturing Launch Engineer — Global Assembly

General Motors; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Sr Manufacturing / Execution zone manufacturing engineer to lead the development, launch, and optimization of assembly processes across General Assembly and Final Assembly. You will implement automation, tooling, and equipment solutions to support new vehicle programs, model changes, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety, quality, and operational performance.

This role requires strong leadership, project management, and collaboration with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 10 years manufacturing/engineering experience with 3 years launch.
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to travel up to 75% during product program launches.
• Deep technical knowledge in process engineering disciplines.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment; global launch process.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with autonomy.
• Shows initiative to improve output and help others.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities for General Assembly/Final Assembly zones for launches and model changes.
• Develop, implement, and optimize processes, automation, equipment, tooling, conveyors, and workstation designs.
• Manage equipment and tooling projects from concept through procurement, installation, validation, and production launch.
• Serve as primary engineering contact for production areas, ensuring milestones and timelines are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and enable program execution.
• Provide technical leadership to suppliers and integrators during design, build, and commissioning.
• Support build events, validation, PFMEA development, and issue resolutions for readiness.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, ergonomics, material flow, and cost-reduction improvements.
• International & Domestic travel – about 70-75%.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Launch experience

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Industrial controls

Reading drawings

Electrical schematics

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Sr Manufacturing / Execution zone manufacturing engineer to lead the development, launch, and optimization of assembly processes across General Assembly and Final Assembly. You will implement automation, tooling, and equipment solutions to support new vehicle programs, model changes, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety, quality, and operational performance.

This role requires strong leadership, project management, and collaboration with cross-functional