GAME Execution Zone Engineer

Description

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

The Role

The GAME Execution Zone Engineer should be able to work autonomously with occasional guidance from supervisor. Skilled in equipment/tooling alternatives, sequence and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities necessary to produce parts. Work is performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or assembly/plant activity where creativity and initiative are exercised as well as independent judgment.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Lead in developing manufacturing processes, designing equipment/tooling, Integration of equipment, installation into the plant, and managing to steady state.
• Leading all new programs, model changes and current production in a specific area.
• Define all areas of change, which include product and manufacturing requirements (tooling, workstation setup, facility, etc.)
• Lead responsibility of assigned zone within plant which includes ensuring all tooling, conveyors, material and automation requirements are met per launch timeline.
• Efficient material flow understandings for future material movement
• Develop interfaces, and work with cross functional teams to develop / define common tooling and processes across whole department and other groups
• Develop tooling SOR's and project management for tools, stations, or specific technologies.
• Providing technical direction to and oversight of outside vendor suppliers
• Design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants to produce high-quality parts.
• Support build events at the plant
• Address launch issues
• Work will involve some weekends and travel which may be extensive at times in addition to potential off shift timeframes
• Participating in Program financials reviews
• Work may involve development and testing of advanced process technology.
• Attend PDT and CIT Meetings supporting Product Interface as required
• Status Process MR's in Auros
• Facilitate Virtual Builds
• Attend weekly Zone Integration Planning meetings (Identify Install Requirements, Phasing, Pull-Ahead Plans, Conveyance Interface, etc.)
• Support development of LMS / Material Plans and part presentation for Zone process content
• Facilitate Process Development Deep Dives and WITS
• Update MTTL and METL with Zone Tooling Requirements
• Procurement of Tooling and M&E working with process team and strategic supplier(s)
• Support the design, build, and validation of tools with Supplier
• Cross Check MTTL versus CME provided Special Tool List
• Support IVER Process
• Provide Single Spindle Requirements to Power Tool Coordinator
• Execution to PPI IVER Lessons Learned
• Complete Level 3 PFMEA Activity for Program
• Ensure Designs Submitted for Databank by Suppliers and Plant Acquisition of Spare Parts is on Track
• Complete Tooling/Equipment required tasks for launch team release
• Develop and maintain Zone Boards for visual management during project installation/validation and Facilitate Zone Boards Review Meetings
• Ensure Plant Maintenance Training is on Track for critical Equipment
• Participate in Safety Observation Tours
• Creation of critical tooling to container interface business case

• 2 - 4 yrs. Experience in Manufacturing
• 1 - 2 yrs. Experience with automotive industry is preferred
• Ability to solve complex problems independently
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility with changing work hours and environment as required to meet project timeline and support plant operating schedule
• Availability to weekends and Holidays as required
• Ability to travel which can be extensive at times during product program launches
• Demonstrate levels of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.
• Ability to manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments with a level of autonomy and accountability for results
• Shows initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others
• Project management skills
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical equivalent. Project Management or business degrees will also be considered with some professional experience in Manufacturing

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.