Engineering Supervisor - Battery Cell Factory Automation & Formation Process

Full-time

General Motors Proving Ground

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. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s 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 people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
The Battery Cell Manufacturing Process group develops innovative processes that enable robust manufacturing for next-generation battery cell designs. This leadership role offers the opportunity to lead a team advancing new battery cell formation and production automation technologies in support of GM’s electrification vision.
What You’ll Do
Champion safety in all development activities
Lead development and implementation of new automation and formation processes for battery cell manufacturing
Supervise and develop a team focused on advanced battery cell manufacturing processes
Recruit, coach, and develop team members
Set technology roadmap objectives aligned with GM’s electrification strategy
Manage development budgets and lab resources
Lead specification, procurement, and qualification of prototype equipment and tooling
Partner with battery cell design, research, and manufacturing teams to bring new concepts into production
Lead technical engagements with external partners and support co-development strategies
Present project updates, development concepts, and recommendations to leadership
Drive continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Apply lean principles and structured problem-solving tools in process development
Provide technical direction to support teams, vendors, labs, and plant manufacturing teams
Travel as needed for meetings and site visits
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field
5+ years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience
3+ years of experience in battery cell process development
Strong knowledge of electrochemical engineering
Experience leading external technical partnerships
Experience leading implementation of new technologies or processes
Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently with sound technical judgment
Preferred Qualifications
Statistical problem-solving training
Experience in manufacturing plant operations
Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools such as Minitab, Red X, or DFSS
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. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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.
Benefits Overview
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 .
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