Launch PIT Lead - Body Shop

Description

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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 Orion, MI on a full-time basis.

The Role:

The Launch PIT (Process Integration Team) Lead will play a critical role in supporting the successful execution of launch activities within the Body Shop at Orion Assembly. This position focuses on team development, communication, and operational readiness, ensuring that Core team members and Group Leaders are equipped to meet launch objectives.

What You'll Do:

• Lead training and onboarding of Core team members for launch readiness and alignment with GVDP deliverables.
• Organize and facilitate regular meetings to align area teams on launch goals, issues, and progress.
• Develop and mentor Group Leaders to ensure strong leadership and operational execution.
• Coordinate build readiness, tooling validation, and process integration across Body Shop, work issues from Paint and GA back to resolution.
• Support build events, including pre-production and pilot builds.
• Track and report launch readiness, open issues, and risk mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with plant and central teams to ensure seamless handoff to production.
• Lead or support Global Launch Process deliverables such as:
  - Cross-functional risk assessments
  - Launch issue escalation and resolution
  - Special Action Team coordination
  - Boundary sample reviews and PCP verification
  - Capacity verification audits and Run at Rate support
• Ensure compliance with GM PIT standards and support continuous improvement through lessons learned and feedback loops.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, related field, or related job experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing or launch.
• Strong understanding of Body Shop processes, tooling, and automation.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional environments.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior GM launch experience or familiarity with GM PIT processes.
• Experience with Orion Assembly operations or similar high-volume plants.
• Proficiency in GVDP, GPDS, and Launch Readiness metrics.
• Working knowledge of GM systems (e.g., GMS, GLP, APS, ECR, PQRR, MQRR, PFEP, GMOS).

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Client-provided location(s): Lake Orion, MI

Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202513618

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-15T00:13:02