Environmental Engineer - Factory Zero

Job 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 (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

On-site: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Factory Zero on a full-time basis.

Our electric future is now! Factory ZERO is an automotive assembly plant at the cutting edge of product and manufacturing processes.  We strive for excellence in developing and sustaining the manufacturing enablers to quickly bring to market the most advanced and innovative automotive products to date.  The products being built at Factory ZERO encompass General Motors corporate vision of “Zero crashes, Zero emissions, Zero congestion.” This requires us to employ the most energetic, capable, and innovative talent to ensure we meet the challenges of developing the new manufacturing processes required to assemble amazing products. We offer a progressive and inclusive work environment that questions the status-quo daily to strengthen our reputation of being an incubator for new manufacturing processes and automation.  We value community outreach and have a strong presence in our neighborhoods.  Selected candidates will have the opportunity to learn new skills as well as influencing the development of manufacturing processes to support this historical and game-changing progression to electric and autonomous vehicles.

The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for you to work with highly accomplished Environmental Leaders at the Detroit Hamtramck Factory Zero Assembly Plant. In this role, you will lead and provide oversight of environmental activities – which includes the growth and development of environmental compliance programs throughout the plant across multiple teams. We are looking for talented individuals who have a passion for the environmental and want to be part of GMs industry leading environmental team.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for developing/maintaining/supporting robust and consistent environmental stewardship program strategies in support of GM’s mission to deliver sustainable solutions that improve the communities in which we live and work.
• Experienced in at least one of the main environmental programs (air permits and regulation, water permits and regulations, or waste regulations)
• Engages with Domain Experts as necessary to ensure continual improvement and support new program/project implementation.
• Key collaboration with plant management and employees, Facility Area Managers, regulatory agencies, internal and external community leaders and members, legal staff, GM and external audit services, utility service provides (Wastewater Treatment Plant & Powerhouse), Project Planning teams at sites & HQ, domain experts and chemical and resource management business partners.
• Collaborate with peers from within the Sustainable Workplace team to refine and improve internal processes.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related sciences field or bachelor's degree and relevant work experience.
• 2+ years’ relevant experience

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

• Basic knowledge of the automotive manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Experience managing environmental projects.

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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacat