Manufacturing Engineer Lead – Machining

Job Description

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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Onsite- This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Tonawanda on a full-time basis.

The Role:

The Manufacturing Engineer Lead for Machining leads Process and Tooling Engineers and partners with Machining Production Leadership to optimize implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing systems. This role provides leadership technical expertise and execution across new and mature manufacturing systems to improve safety quality throughput and efficiency in a fast-paced production environment.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities):

• Lead manage coach develop and evaluate Manufacturing Process and Tooling Engineers.

• Coordinate prioritize and ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables.

• Support day-to-day production needs through close collaboration with Production and Maintenance teams.

• Provide technical support for machining operations including management of significant downtime events.

• Create maintain and improve Process Flow Diagrams Control Plans and PFMEAs.

• Lead and drive structured problem-solving to identify root cause and implement sustainable technical solutions.

• Analyze data to resolve issues impacting machining performance quality or throughput.

• Drive continuous improvement through waste elimination productivity improvements and bottleneck reduction.

• Reduce total cost by improving equipment uptime cycle time quality and energy efficiency.

• Support implementation launch and optimization of new processes tooling and equipment.

• Direct and support the design integration installation launch and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and tooling.

• Manage assigned portions of the plant tooling account.

• Work collaboratively with machine and tool builders on equipment and tooling design and implementation.

• Support change management activities including production trials.

• Participate in and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives including GMs Global Manufacturing System.

• Attend and support TIP scrap reduction and other performance review meetings.

• Act as a point of contact for Business Team Management and support achievement of daily BPD goals.

• Prepare and present technical updates and presentations to Plant Staff and GM leadership.

• Seek share and contribute lessons learned across plants departments and central process teams (BOE/BOP updates).

• Leverage GD&T expertise to ensure equipment tooling processes and verification methods meet design requirements.

• Coordinate project activities with Maintenance and Technical Management.

• Uphold GM safety policies vision values and cultural behaviors.

• Authorize overtime and vacations and provide coverage when required.

• Work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• BS in Mechanical Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

• 3 years of machining or assembly process development experience with plant floor exposure.

• Strong understanding of high-volume Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting experience with manufacturing equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical pneumatic electrical and control drawings.

• Strong written verbal and technical communication skills.

• Proficiency with computer systems and ability to learn new manufacturing technologies.

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with autonomy and accountability.

• Willingness to work any shift and non-standard hours as required for equipment installation and support.

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional business partners.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Demonstrated success in Manufacturing Engineering leadership or team-based assignments.

• Knowledge of AutoCAD Teamcenter Microsoft Project Microsoft Office and simulation tools.

• Competency in GD&T and statistical problem-solving methodologies.

• Experience with PFMEAs CNC machining processes fastening equipment and CNC programming.

• Experience in equipment and tooling process development specification procurement and qualification.

• Project and time management experience.

• Experience working in a union or bargaining unit environment.

• Knowledge of BOE BOP BOSE and BOO.

Compensation:

• The expected base compensation for this role is: $126300.00 - $174700.00 USD Annual USD Annual. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance job level and individual performance.

Benefits:

• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical dental vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts retirement savings plan sickness and accident benefits life insurance paid vacation & holidays tuition assistance programs employee assistance program GM vehicle discounts and more.

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