Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Global Propulsion Systems

Job Description

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.)

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Tonawanda on a full-time basis.

The Role:

This career level Senior Manufacturing Engineer will lead and supervise Process and Controls Engineers and work directly with Production Leadership in designing, implementing and maintaining Lean Manufacturing systems. The main purpose of the Senior Manufacturing Engineer is to provide leadership, professional technical knowledge, results and behaviors in the environment of new and mature manufacturing systems to sustain, or increase safety, quality, throughput and efficiency. The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment is critical to succeed in this role.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Lead and Manage a team of trained Mechanical and Electrical Engineers

• Support and adhere to corporate and plant safety policies

• Support the day-to-day production needs on the production floor by maintaining solid relationships with the Production and Maintenance teams

• Provides technical support for manufacturing operations

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

• Create and Maintain Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans and PFMEAs

• 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

• Support change management projects by developing and participating in production trials

• 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

• Become a coach and teacher of lean manufacturing principles to the production floor team members and other Engineers

• Support implementation and training for standardized work development.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of Assembly or Machining process development experience in Manufacturing or Manufacturing Engineering discipline with plant floor experience.

• Solid understanding of high-volume manufacturing & assembly processes. 

• Experience in troubleshooting equipment (Problem Solving/Debug). 

• Understanding of Pneumatic, Mechanical, and Control drawings.

• Understanding / Application of Part Locating / Mechanics / Machine Design/PLC Controls architecture.

• Understanding of Theory of Constraints.

• Experience with Time Cycle Diagrams and Man/Machine Charts. 

• Practical Problem-Solving Skills (Formal Training/Practical Application).

• Ability and willingness to work any shift.

• Ability and willingness to work non-standard hours outside of normal shift (early morning, late evenings and some weekends and holidays) to support installation and maintenance of equipment.

• The selected candidate will be required to travel up to 25% for this role.

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

• Demonstrated understanding of plant floor and design for manufacturability.

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

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Team Center, Microsoft Project, Simulation.  

• Competency in GD&T.

• Formal Statistical problem-solving training. 

• Experience with PFMEAs / Simulation / Fastening Equipment / Servo Presses / Sealing Dispensers / Cameras / Error Proofing Devices.

• Experience in process development, specification,