Body Shop Dimensional Engineer
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 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.)
Please Note:
Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis.
Relocation:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
The Role:
Do you want to be an influential part of sustaining and improving the build quality of General Motors trucks? General Motors Arlington is home of the Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade premium large SUVs and has produced more than 12 million vehicles. We are located in one of the fastest growing areas of the country with attractions for all. Come join us on our mission to achieve zero congestion, zero emissions, and zero crashes!"
What You Will Do (Responsibilities):
Create and implement daily quality control procedures for body shop dimensional control. Support daily quality control procedures for body shop welding, dispense, fastening and metal finish.
- Provide a safe work environment
- Group leader for Dimensional Op Techs and CMM Operators
- Manage body dimensional control procedures - Understands and monitors A, B, C & E31 data and metrics for the body shop and drives the process to achieve metric goals
- Coordinates and analyzes dimensional data collection from CMM and Perceptron Vision Systems to drive build to nominal
- Provide corrective action for customer dis-satisfiers affecting GCA, DRR, and DRL
- Be a technical resource for skilled trades and production teams
- Support the maintenance & engineering group for all activities, including breakdowns & project planning
- Support production & maintenance for TIP, ISO & GMS
- Provide an environment which stimulates team member involvement and personal growth
- Provide customer support for Stamping, Paint and General Assembly
- Lead problem solving activities working with Stamping and outside suppliers to resolve process related issues
- You will analyze and implement product or machinery designs for the best method for manufacturing processes and error-proofing
- You will propose and evaluate the processes for equipment in assigned area
- Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for assigned area
- You will keep regular contact with partners outside the work group
- You will provide direction to small group of technical employees
- You may evaluate or monitor expenditures for processes and/or equipment
- Manage dimensional PCPs and provide countermeasures for any open issue
- Host weekly Dimensional Wall Reviews with Stamping, Body Shop, and GA team members to review latest Body shop quality metrics and open build issues
- Present to plant leadership each week the countermeasures taken to reduce the Top 5 Body Shop GCA defects
- Ensure up to date gauge calibrations for tooling equipment
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Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering OR pursuing an Engineering Degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ year of experience in body shop tooling OR manufacturing dimensional processes
- Ability to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
- Ability to work over-time, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed
- Process validation experience with new equipment build, installation and start-up
- Broad knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to travel 10% of the time or higher based on business needs domestically and internationally.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Perceptron Experience
- Dimensional experience
- Teamcenter Vis Mockup
- Knowledge of CMM, Hexagon, Scan Box equipment
- Leica/VRSI Experience
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.)
Please Note:
Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis.
Relocation:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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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.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
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- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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