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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
Today

The role in 30 seconds

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, Root cause, GD&T, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), CNC, Tooling

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Process Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $78k–$117k.

Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 33 process engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 32 other live process postings in Michigan.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $78k–$117k, from 12 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ New product launch 55%
  • ✓ Root cause 48%
  • ✓ Lean 42%
  • ✓ Tooling 42%
  • Six Sigma 42%
  • Automation 30%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for GD&T, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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The Role

The Process Engineer will develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and operations to support safe, efficient production of high-quality parts. The Process Engineer works across manufacturing engineering and plant teams, applying technical judgment and independent problem-solving to improve process capability, material flow, equipment performance, and launch readiness. This role could be placed onto any shift (this is a 3 shift operation).

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

  • ◆Define and improve manufacturing processes, operation sequences, equipment, tooling, and material flow for assigned products, lines, stations, or technologies.
  • ◆Translate product and production

requirements

into practical process designs, equipment specifications, and implementation plans.

  • ✓Coordinate equipment and process design, build, integration, installation, validation, and launch activities with plant teams, suppliers, and cross-functional partners.
  • ✓Develop and maintain project scope, timing, milestones, risks, and issue-resolution plans; communicate progress and escalate barriers.
  • ✓Analyze production, quality, downtime, and process data to identify root causes and implement sustainable improvements.
  • ✓Apply lean manufacturing and GM manufacturing system principles to reduce waste and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • ✓Incorporate human factors, ergonomics, and efficient use of people, materials, machines, and facilities into process decisions.
  • ✓Provide technical direction to suppliers and coordinate their work to meet process, equipment, timing, and quality requirements.
  • ✓Support new product and process launches, production trials, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
  • ✓Collaborate with product engineering, plant operations, quality, maintenance, controls, safety, and other manufacturing engineering teams.
  • ✓Document process decisions, requirements, open issues, and lessons learned; share technical knowledge with teammates.
  • ✓Processes and equipment are implemented to plan and meet production, quality, and operational needs.
  • ✓Manufacturing problems are addressed with effective root-cause analysis and lasting corrective actions.
  • ✓Improvements deliver measurable benefits to safety, quality, efficiency, material flow, or cost.
  • ✓Project status, decisions, risks, and technical

requirements

are clearly communicated.

  • ✓Work is completed with sound judgment, ownership, and collaboration across plant and engineering teams.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • ✓2 years of engineering experience
  • ✓Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
  • ✓Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • ✓Ability to manage assigned projects and deliver results with appropriate independence and accountability.
  • ✓Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production systems.
  • ✓Ability to build productive relationships with plant customers, engineering partners, and suppliers.
  • ✓MUST be able to work any shift and overtime

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • ✓Experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • ✓2+ years of experience as a Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer
  • ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • ✓CNC programming experience
  • ✓Understanding of GD&T (Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

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

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources .

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

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for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire .

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