Manufacturing Engineer Lead

Job Description

On - Site: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Lansing Delta, on a full-time basis.

The Role:

As the manufacturing engineering lead you will support ongoing manufacturing operations through leading a team of weld and robotics engineers and process techs. The role of Manufacturing Engineering Lead/Continuous Improvement Manager will ensure planned sustainment of equipment and process compliance and lead continuous improvement activities.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Project culture of safety through adherence to Workplace Safety Systems (WSS).
• Champion for GMS basketweaves; lead attainment and sustainment for BIQ IV.
• Provide technical support to maintenance, production and quality counterparts including: breakdown management and root cause, plant floor systems, maintenance planning.
• Lead and submit planned sustainment of equipment using the ACAP and GPR process.
• Manage Non-Product Portfolio (NPP) funding; forecast, plan and execute NPP projects.
• Coordinate with other departments on productivity, maintenance/sustainment projects, process control and Throughput Improvement Process (TIP).
• Ownership of the body shop 6 Pillars of Quality Process.
• Interface with BIW, ME, VS and central weld engineering regarding launch, innovation, and NPP alignment.
• Lead sufficiency activities related to product quality as they pertain to the paint and end customer; drive quantifiable results through departmental counterparts.
• People leader of 4 direct reports.
  
  
  

Additional Job Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• High level of interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Body Shop operations.
• Experience with resistance spot welding and/or weld engineering.
• Experience with operations planned sustainment.
• Experience with productivity and leading Continuous Improvement workshops.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Teams.
• Ability to function at a high level in an ambiguous environment.
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team.
  
  
  

What Gives You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Prior experience in controls engineering and Plant Floor Systems.
• Advanced experience with MS Excel.
• OpEx project development and execution.
• Working Knowledge of GM Common Controls Architecture, GCCS, GCCH.
• Experience with ACAP and GPR processes (asset sustainment).
• Experience with SAP, Capital Management Forecast & Cost Database (CMFC).
• Experience with Throughput Improvement Process (TIP), Downtime Reporting (DTR), Tableau.
• Experience with body shop automation, robotics, conveyors, and error-proofing.
• Knowledge of Plant Floor Systems; Global Production, Monitoring & Control (GPMC), Andon, Production Routing & Tracking (PR&T).
• Familiar with GMS and BIQ IV; execution of tasks to achieve and maintain metrics.
• Familiar with body shop Process Quality Requirement System (PQRS), Process Control Plans (PCP) and Technical Equipment Bulletins (TEB).
• Knowledge of Maximo.
  
  
  

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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Why Join Us

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
  
  
  

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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