Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly

Job DescriptionAt 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. The RoleAs a Zone Manufacturing Engineer, you will own a defined zone in General Assembly and lead it from concept through launch to steady-state production. You will work largely autonomously with occasional guidance, applying your expertise in equipment/tooling, process flow, and material movement to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality vehicle assembly. This role operates in both centralized manufacturing engineering and plant environments where creativity, initiative, and independent judgment are critical.What You’ll DoZone Ownership & Launch ExecutionLead all new programs, model changes, and current production activities within an assigned General Assembly zone.Ensure all tooling, conveyors, material handling, and automation requirements for the zone are defined, procured, installed, and validated per launch timelines.Define all zone-related changes, including product and manufacturing requirements (tooling, workstation setup, facilities, conveyance, etc.).Develop and maintain visual management for the zone during project installation and validation; Support build events at the plant, resolve launch issues, and ensure lessons learned from previous launches are captured and applied.Process & Tooling EngineeringLead development of robust manufacturing processes, including sequence and flow of operations for effective utilization of people, material, machines, and facilities.Design, specify, and integrate equipment and tooling, from concept through construction, plant installation, launch, and continuous improvement.Develop tooling Statements of Requirements (SORs) and manage tooling, stations, or specific technology projects to timing, cost, and performance targets.Ensure design documentation and spare parts planning are completed to support long-term equipment reliability.Complete all tooling/equipment-related launch tasks and documentation required by the launch team.Cross-Functional Integration & PlanningLead interfaces with cross-functional partners (Process, Materials, Product Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Operations, etc.) Participate in regular integration planning meetings (install requirements, phasing, pull-ahead plans, conveyance interface, etc.).Support development of material plans and part presentation for zone process content.Lead deep-dive reviews of process development and implementation for the assigned zone.Material Flow & Logistics IntegrationDevelop efficient material flow concepts and strategies for future material movement into and within the zone.Support creation of business cases for critical tooling-to-container interfaces and material presentation strategies.Quality, Risk & SafetyComplete process risk assessments (such as PFMEA) for assigned programs to identify and mitigate process risks.Systems, Documentation & GovernanceMaintain status of process change requests and related documentation in engineering and manufacturing systems.Support virtual or digital builds to validate process and tooling readiness prior to physical builds.Ensure maintenance training is on track for all critical equipment in the zone.Support program financial reviews related to zone tooling, equipment, and process investments.Work EnvironmentWork will involve some weekends, holidays, off-shift support, and travel, which may be extensive at times during product program launches.Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)2-4 years of experience in Manufacturing.Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field; equivalent relevant manufacturing experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.Proven ability to manage multiple, highly complex projects and assignments with a high degree of autonomy and accountability for results.Strong project management skills (planning, risk management, stakeholder alignment, and execution to timeline).Flexibility with changing work hours and environments to meet project timelines and support plant operating schedules.Willingness and ability to work weekends and holidays as required.Ability to travel, sometimes extensively, during product program launches.What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)1-2 years of experience in the automotive industry.General Assembly tooling, conveyors, and automation.Development and application of PFMEA or similar risk assessment tools in launch environments.Digital build tools and manufacturing engineering systems, including standard tooling and equipment databases.#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., The selected candidate will be required to travel at least 50% or more on a frequent basis.

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