Process Engineer - Gears and Shafts
General Motors · Warren, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
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The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at General Motors (automotive) in Warren, MI. In this position, you will partner closely with manufacturing plants to support daily production challenges, drive problem-solving initiatives, improve process performance, and help identify opportunities that enhance safety, quality, cost, throughput, and.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, DMAIC, Machining, AutoCAD
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $74k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 30 process engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 29 other live process postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $74k–$130k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 57%
- New product launch 50%
- FMEA 47%
- ✓ Lean 43%
- ✓ Root cause 43%
- ✓ Six Sigma 37%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: General Motors in Warren
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The Role
The Process Engineer - Gears & Shafts plays a critical role in advancing General Motors' manufacturing excellence across gear and shaft operations. In this position, you will partner closely with manufacturing plants to support daily production challenges, drive problem-solving initiatives, improve process performance, and help identify opportunities that enhance safety, quality, cost, throughput, and environmental performance.
This role offers a unique opportunity to build expertise in gear and shaft manufacturing while working cross-functionally with manufacturing engineers, plant teams, equipment suppliers, purchasing, and leadership stakeholders. You will gain exposure to manufacturing process development, equipment strategy, continuous improvement initiatives, and future manufacturing investments.
This is a highly collaborative and growth-oriented position designed for engineers who are curious, innovative, eager to learn, and passionate about solving complex manufacturing challenges.
requirements
and equipment strategies.
- ✓Support process development efforts and help ensure manufacturing solutions meet plant operational needs.
- ✓Build expertise in gear and shaft manufacturing technologies while developing toward increased technical leadership and ownership.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, skilled trades, engineering, manufacturing, and/or relevant professional experience.
- ✓Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering, machining, or a related manufacturing environment.
- ✓Strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies.
- ✓Understanding of manufacturing processes, plant-floor operations, and continuous improvement principles.
- ✓Ability to effectively collaborate across manufacturing, engineering, quality, maintenance, suppliers, and leadership teams.
- ✓Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- ✓Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Manufacturing experience within machining, gears, shafts, driveline, transmission, powertrain, or related manufacturing processes.
- ✓Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.
- ✓Experience with root cause analysis, continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, or similar methodologies.
- ✓Experience supporting manufacturing equipment, process development, capital projects, or equipment implementation.
- ✓Knowledge of process capability, scrap reduction, uptime improvement, and manufacturing performance metrics.
- ✓Experience using AutoCAD, CAD/CAM systems, Teamcenter, Microsoft Project, or similar engineering tools.
- ✓Hands-on experience with gear and shaft manufacturing processes.
Why Join This Team?
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Job Description
Manufacturing Support & Problem Solving
- •Partner with manufacturing plants to identify, prioritize, and resolve production and process-related challenges.
- •Lead and support structured problem-solving activities related to safety, quality, cost, and throughput improvements.
- •Analyze manufacturing data and process performance to identify improvement opportunities.
- •Provide technical support and guidance for troubleshooting gear and shaft manufacturing processes.
- •Drive initiatives focused on scrap reduction, process capability improvements, equipment reliability, and uptime optimization.
- •Work closely with cross-functional teams to define problems, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Continuous Improvement & Business Performance
- •Support initiatives focused on manufacturing cost reduction, warranty improvement, productivity enhancement, and operational excellence.
- •Analyze plant performance metrics and identify opportunities to standardize and stabilize manufacturing processes across facilities.
- •Consolidate and prioritize improvement opportunities based on plant needs and business impact.
- •Capture lessons learned and share best practices throughout the organization.
Equipment & Process Development
- •Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners to support equipment specifications and future manufacturing investments.
- •Provide input into manufacturing process
This role provides the opportunity to
- •Work directly with manufacturing plants as a trusted technical partner.
- •Influence manufacturing performance across multiple facilities.
- •Develop expertise in advanced gear and shaft manufacturing processes.
- •Gain exposure to equipment strategy, process development, and future manufacturing technologies.
- •Grow into a technical leadership or technical specialist career path over time.
- •Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, creative problem solving, and continuous learning.
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 hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
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