Process Engineering Lead

Description

WORK LOCATION

We are looking for Process Engineer Lead to join our Spring Hill Battery Assembly manufacturing team. The successful candidate will work within the Battery Assembly Manufacturing Engineering (ME) organization as the leader of a group of Process Engineers in the Battery Assembly areas (Pack Main Line, Super Phase Module lines, and ASRS).

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will work directly with Production Leadership in designing, implementing and maintaining Lean Manufacturing systems. The main purpose of the Manufacturing Battery Assembly Engineer is to lead a team of Process Engineers by providing professional technical knowledge, results and behaviors to safely deliver high quality, efficient battery module and pack assembly operations in the Spring Hill Battery Assembly Building. The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment is critical to succeed in this role. Work is performed in a team environment, consisting of daily interactions with product engineering, plant engineering, controls, maintenance, operations, and a multitude of others, to successfully launch this new product. Work will be performed in a plant environment where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment. This role owns process performance, people development, and cross‑functional alignment across module and pack mainlines in accordance with GPS ME Battery Assembly BOPs, RESS safety standards, PFMEA/PCP controls, and GM Behaviors.

Key Responsibilities:

Own overall SPQRCE performance for BAB module and pack process team and lead actions to achieve or exceed targets.

Lead daily, weekly, and monthly performance routines (tier meetings, GRA, PFMEA basketweave reviews, etc.) ensuring issues are surfaced, prioritized, and closed with verified effectiveness.

Ensure effective deployment and governance of PFMEAs, control plans, error‑proofing, and work instructions across assigned areas.

Sponsor and approve process changes impacting BAB (layout, tooling, test, error‑proofing, software) and ensure linkage to PFMEA/PCP and change validation plans.

Partner with maintenance and controls to ensure robust PM plans, response plans, and obsolescence strategies for critical module and pack equipment.

Collaborate with logistics and industrial engineering to optimize material flow, WIP, staffing, and line balancing for module and pack areas.

Use data and structured problem solving (4D/8D, root‑cause, layered audits) to eliminate repeat issues and drive Year‑over‑Year productivity, scrap, and rework improvements.

Lead a diverse team of engineers and frontline leaders supporting module and pack operations; set clear expectations, priorities, and development plans.

Develop, coach, and performance‑manage direct reports, building bench strength and succession for technical roles.

Create an inclusive environment where team members feel safe to speak up, challenge assumptions, and bring forward improvements aligned to GMS and GM Behaviors.

Coordinate manpower planning with operations and maintenance to ensure adequate coverage for production, launch, debug, and improvement activities.

Communicate status, risks, and recovery plans clearly to BAB leadership, GPS ME, and program teams; escalate issues with data and recommended actions.

Engineer, Design, Build, Implement and Maintain machinery, tools & equipment

Manage significant downtime events by providing technical guidance and support

Design work operations that meet safety, quality, and efficiency requirements with high integrity

Drive Continuous Improvement efforts in assigned area through the elimination of waste

Evaluate bottleneck areas and support throughput and productivity improvements in assigned area

Reduce total cost by improving productivity metrics related to equipment uptime, cycle time and quality

Participate in lean manufacturing through implementation of GM’s Global Manufacturing System

Direct the design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants to produce high-quality parts and propulsion products

Provide technical direction to, and oversight of outside vendor sources when vendors are on site

Develop and test of advanced process technology

Leverage GD&T skillsets to ensure manufacturing equipment, tooling, assembly processes, and quality verifications procedures meet design requirements

Participate in Customer Quality, internal quality , Business Plan Deployment and Launch Wall meetings

Equipment Spare Part identification and stock request submission

Author Equipment Preventative Maintenance Plans and provide training for the Maintenance and Production teams to execute

Problem-solve (analyze data, determine root causes, develop implementation plans) and resolve issues which are affecting assembly, quality or throughput

Support implementation of new processes & equipment

Proactively identify & pursue opportunities to improve operations by reducing cost, reducing energy usage, improve quality, etc.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial) or equivalent technical experience.

Significant experience in high‑volume automotive manufacturing; direct experience in battery module and/or pack assembly strongly preferred.

Demonstrated success as a people leader (team leader, supervisor, or equivalent), including performance management, coaching, and development of technical staff.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing engineering fundamentals: PFMEA, control plans, error‑proofing, BOP, MARO, and structured problem solving.

Working knowledge of RESS / EV safety standards, WSS performance standards, and hazard management for live cells, modules, and packs.

Ability to influence across functions (ME, MRE/PSE, operations, quality, maintenance, safety, logistics, program teams) and operate with urgency in a high‑change environment.

Demonstrated level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and complex projects with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results.

Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others.

High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.

High level of oral and written communication skills.

ME assignments with successful individual achievements or strong team-based achievements.

Effectively deals with ambiguity and copes with change.

Experience in troubleshooting equipment.

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.

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