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Process Engineer

General Motors · Romulus, MI

Level
Engineer
Team
Process
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
Yesterday

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An engineer-level process role at General Motors (automotive) in Romulus, MI.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Lean, FMEA, Automation, Time studies, Tooling

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About the role

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Process Engineer to join our Engineering Group at Romulus Propulsion Systems. This role will be instrumental in optimizing our manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across our operations.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

  • ◆Apply General Motors Manufacturing System (GMS) principles to identify and eliminate waste, standardize processes, and improve overall operational efficiency.
  • ◆Conduct in-depth Process Engineering analyses, including process flow PFMEA, cycle time studies, and bottleneck identification.
  • ◆Manage existing processes, and develop opportunities to improve uptimes, cycle times, adn throughput, including implement new manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
  • ◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and maintenance to resolve manufacturing issues and drive continuous improvement in a unionized environment.
  • ◆Prepare detailed analysis, related to manufacturing processes and projects.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • ✓2 years of engineering experience
  • ✓Experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • ✓Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
  • ✓Experience planning and executing automation
  • ✓Lean manufacturing experience
  • ✓Expertise in Process Engineering techniques, including process optimization and troubleshooting
  • ✓Experience leading and facilitating Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
  • ✓Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • ✓Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • ✓Ability to work overtime and off shift as needed

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • ✓2+ years of experience as a Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer
  • ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • ✓Experience working in an automotive manufacturing environment
  • ✓Experience executing cobots
  • ✓Understanding of engine component manufacturing
  • ✓GMS experience

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

About GM

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Why Join Us

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