Manufacturing Execution Engineer GA – MO Optimization – West MI

Job Description

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

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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.)

The Role

The Manufacturing Execution Engineer GA for Mfg Optimization will be responsible for executing GA manufacturing optimization projects across various assembly sites, which includes collaborating with cross functional teams across Manufacturing Engineering, Plant Production, Quality and Maintenance Teams to design, build and Commission state of the art Automation Projects in our Vehicle Assembly Plants.  This is a unique opportunity to influence the way we, as General Motors, operate within General Assembly in our assembly plants and lead the way to GM achieving a factory of the future.  You will be responsible, while working with GA ME, to maximize efficiency while reducing MCPU.  Requirements would include effective utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities necessary for a flawless execution. 

Key Deliverables will be to coordinate projects, plan, develop and execute GA Optimization projects from ideation to installation to create the most efficient, leanest processes for the entire GM Enterprise. This individual will work with all levels of cross functional teams. Work is performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering facility as well as assembly plant with an elevated level of independent judgment.

What You Will Do (Responsibilities)

• Define all areas of change, which include product and manufacturing requirements (tooling, automation, workstation setup, facility and etc.)
• Efficient material flow understandings for future material movement
• Develop interfaces, and work with cross functional teams to develop / define common tooling and process across whole department and other groups
• Providing technical direction to and oversight of outside vendor sources and product/plant teams
• Design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants for the production of high quality vehicles.
• Lead coordination of automation projects including all Plant integration and pull ahead activities with Continuous Improvement leads, Plant ME/IE Teams.
• High level of analytical ability & problem solving where problems are unusual and difficult. 
• High level of problem solving and issue resolution aptitude
• Technical capability with knowledge of automated processes
• Complete project plan reviews with the local production management teams for future implementations. Understand local contractual considerations for all projects.
• Provide Technical support and assistance to manufacturing and maintenance team members, production supervisors and production associates.
• Ensure meeting financial and budget requirements set for projects.
• Able to quickly understand a Layout and propose ideas to Automate General Assembly tooling / solutions.
• Have complete understanding of Bill of Processes (BOP) / Bill of Equipment (BOE).
• Manage Timing, Resources, Budget, Lessons Learned, Performance Scorecard, Meeting Minutes, One Pager project weekly report for every project that this individual will lead.
• Support Performance Integration of vehicle, especially driving design solutions to integration issues.
• Responsible for Engineering Deliverable status at Program Execution Team and Program Quality Readiness Reviews
• Engineering launch leadership including on sight leadership at Assembly Plant Launches.
• Run Vehicle & Progress Integration Meetings
• Engineering interface to Plant Operations including build support and issue resolution, Bill Of Materials and final vehicle completeness.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing engineerin