
Manufacturing Engineer
General Motors · Warren, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at General Motors (automotive) in Warren, MI.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Welding
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
About the role
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study. Two (2) years of experience as a Body-in-White Manufacturing Engineer, or related occupation. Two (2) years of experience in the following: Mechanical tool design and construction; Automotive assembly processes, tools and equipment; Production throughput and discrete event simulation; Evaluate new technologies and support implementation; Engineering project management including costs, quality standards, resource allocation, risk management, project milestones; and Working in a manufacturing environment including controls, robotics, welding, materials, containers and product engineering.
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Job Description
DUTIES : Direct the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes for assigned area. Analyze and implement product or machinery designs for the best method for manufacturing processes. Propose and evaluate the processes for equipment in assigned area. Provide direction to small group of technical employees. Evaluate or monitor expenditures for processes and equipment. Interpret product math data and specifications to develop tools and equipment necessary to support the manufacturing process. Propose and evaluate process, tool, and equipment designs. Review and approve tool designs, release tools to build source, and oversee tool build & installation as required to meet business needs. Develop and oversee production of build process documentation to be used on the shop floor. Interact with design and product engineering activities to determine manufacturing feasibility of product designs. Provide technical direction to support personnel, maintenance, and tool design and build suppliers. Occasional oversight of other engineers or engineering support personnel to accomplish specific departmental and project objectives as necessary. 20% travel to client sites nationwide. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.
