Zone Manufacturing Engineer General Assembly Execution

Job Description

At General Motors our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen but to be felt. Were turning todays impossible into tomorrows standard from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design intelligent software and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day our products move millions of peopleas we aim to makedriving safer smarter and more connected shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role

TheZone Manufacturing Engineer GA Executionis responsible forleading the development and installation of manufacturing processes equipment and tooling within a defined zone in General Assembly (GA).

This role owns the integration installation validation and ramp-up to steady-state production fornew programs model changes and current production ensuringsafe high-quality and efficient execution.

Work is performed in both a centralized manufacturing engineering environment and at the assembly plant requiringa high levelof independent judgment cross-functional collaboration and strong launch leadership.

WhatYoullDo

• Lead allnew programs model changes and current productionexecution for an assigned GA zone.

• Define allproduct and manufacturing changes including tooling workstation layout facilities material flow and automation requirements.

• Own thezone execution plan ensuring tooling conveyor material and automation needs are met per launch timing.

• Develop andmaintaintooling Statements of Requirements (SORs)and support MPS study cost development with MSIE and Process teams.

• Lead or coordinateequipment design build integration plant installation and validationto achieve flawless launches.

• Providetechnical direction to suppliers and contractors including oversight of build debug and installation phases.

• Support plantbuildevents address launch issues and drivetimelyissue resolution (math build test).

• Ensure effectivematerial flowand interfaces (conveyance tooling automation facilities) across the department and adjacent groups.

• Championsafety and ergonomics including participation in/leadership of Safety Observation Tours and ensuring compliance in all process and tooling designs.

• Participate inProgramfinancials including spending forecasts and adherence to budget for tooling and equipment.

• Lead or supportweekly zone integration planning meetings(install requirements phasing pull-ahead plans conveyance interfaces etc.) to align all stakeholders.

• Ensureon-time completion of all ME deliverablesto support a flawless launch and stable production.

• Drivecontinuous improvementof equipment tools and processes in thezonepost-launch.

• Providecoaching and day-to-day guidanceto other engineers and contractors supporting the zone; maymentor junior engineers.

• Work may involvesome weekends off-shift support and extensive travel at timesto suppliers and/or launch locations.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5 yearsof experience inautomotive manufacturing launch processes preferably in General Assembly.

• 5 yearsof experience inGA tooling and equipment execution(design integration installation and launch).

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability inprocess engineering disciplines specific to GA(workstation design tooling ergonomics material flow quality and throughput).

• Bachelors degree in Engineeringor equivalent relevant experience.

• Proventrack recordofleading launch activitiesin a plant or execution environment including issue resolution and cross-functional coordination.

• Strong attention to detail with a focus onsafety quality and complianceduring program launches.

• Ability to work in afast-paced ambiguous launch environment managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

• Ability to travel up to 75%.

What Will Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• ProficiencywithAutoDeskCADfor reviewing or developing tooling and layout concepts.

• Experience withTeamcenter Visualizationor similar tools for product and process visualization.

• Knowledge ofGlobal Launch ProcessandVehicle Development Process.

• Experience implementing and sustainingGMS principles(or similar lean manufacturing systems).

• Demonstrated ability tolead cross-functional teams(engineering operations quality suppliers) through launch milestones.

• Experience developingzone-level integration plans including equipment phasing install plans and pull-ahead strategies.

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