Dimensional Engineer

Description

Sponsorship: 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as onsite. The successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned GM worksite, five days per week and to respond to the site in the event of an emergency after hours, on weekend or holidays.

The Role:

The Dimensional Engineer – Body Shop is responsible for ensuring Body-in-White dimensional integrity and fit/finish quality for cab and box assemblies. This role leads root-cause analysis and corrective actions for dimensional issues, partners with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance, and supports launch and continuous improvement initiatives for current and future programs. This position will work on a rotating basis.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

Provides technical support to the production organization 

Communicates between shifts and departments to implement best practices, resolve problems, and sustain consistent performance to objectives 

Coordinates with Manufacturing Engineering and Execution on new model process and equipment planning 

Implements engineering and product changes 

Identifies and implements opportunities for improvement to support BPD in the areas of SPQRCE 

Ensures compliance with ISO 90002, ISO 14001 

Implement model change process requirements 

Promotes use of GM-GMS Strategies 

Design and build special application tools for Production 

Provides input to Manufacturing Engineering relative to KPC (Key Product Characteristics) selection and Process Control Plan development 

Write detailed Task Information Sheets pertaining to specific complex operations 

Monitor compliance to Process Control Plans 

Supports daily operations to achieve required unit SPQRC results: identifies and implements opportunities for improvement to Support unit BPD 

Organizes and coordinates problem solving activities related to quality problems 

Facilitates documentation and reporting of quality feedback measures (verification stations, direct run, audit, etc.) and problems for the Shift Leader and Area Manager 

Promotes safe work practices as the highest priority and implements objectives for ergonomics, health/safety and housekeeping 

Mentor Maintenance Teams at team meetings 

Builds and maintains good working relationships with employees, union, management and supplier community 

Understands and consistently administers National and Local Agreements 

Coordinates the implementation of unit related quality initiatives 

Drives variation reductions utilizing Statistical Process Control methodology 

Ensures full compliance with dimensional specifications and standards 

Assures that appropriate statistical tools and processes are applied to Special Cause, Common Cause and Hardy Perennial-type problems as the owner of Diamond 5A of the 7 Diamond Problem Solving Process 

Assists production in the development of reaction plans 

Monitors execution of Process Control Plans in the plant (e.g. conducts QCOS performance checks) 

Attend or lead various continuous improvement workshops (Enhanced PMP, CIP, 5S, Gofast!, Value Stream Mapping, etc) 

Manages process requirements by utilizing Competitive Manufacturing Processes with emphasis on identification and elimination of waste 

Support Department Throughput Improvement Process (TIP) 

Review top scrap items and problem solve with appropriate team 

Works with supplier community, engineering and production organization to identify and execute cost reduction ideas 

Able to work off shifts, over time, weekends, and supervise and provide direction to skilled trades 

Work with supplier quality and suppliers to improve the quality of the incoming material as well as address build issues impacting the plant performance to DRR and GCA 

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent experience such that is acquired through employment as a manufacturing engineer or skilled trades journeyman status 

2+ years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Vision Systems experience

Solid understanding of GD&T principles and vehicle body build processes.

Familiarity with CAD software and ability to interpret dimensional data.

Working knowledge of A, B, C metrics and variation analysis tools.

Must be able to work different shifts on a rotational basis

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Prior Dimensional Engineering Experience

Experience in a lean GMS environment. 

Experience in Maintenance and/or Engineering in a vehicle assembly manufacturing environment.

This position may be eligible for relocation benefits

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.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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