Launch Industrial Engineer

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

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. 

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

The Role:

The Launch Industrial Engineer will work to eliminate waste of time, money, materials, person-hours, machine time, energy and other resources that do not generate value. The position will develop, recommend, and implement changes which will result in the improvement of manufacturing processes and or product quality. The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment is critical to success in this role.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Work directly with production in implementing lean manufacturing systems.

• Analyze throughput data to help departments improve performance.

• Handle standardized work for future products alongside the core team and help to launch extraordinary products. In steady state

• Drive continuous improvement projects.

• Develop, recommend, and implement changes which will result in the improvement of manufacturing processes and or product quality.

• Develop, status, and analyze Manufacturing Master Schedules in sufficient detail to monitor progress, assess program status, and identify performance issues in a timely manner.

• Use critical path methodology and application in network development, analysis, and problem resolution.

• Optimize sequence of operations and workflow.

• Create crew plans to ensure resources are properly allocated and utilized effectively.

• Create metrics to monitor schedule progress and help identify risk areas.

• Work to improve efficiencies through waste elimination and process improvements.

• Perform data analysis to establish shop metrics and tackle complex problems.

• Provide Technical support and assistance to manufacturing and maintenance team members, production supervisors and production associates

Additional Job Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• 3 years of Industrial Engineering experience.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Ability to work off-shift and over-time as needed.

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

• 3+ years of Industrial Engineering experience.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.

• Launch experience.

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 vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.