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Manufacturing Engineer Process Lead - Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV

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General Motors

Manufacturing Engineer Process Lead - Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV

Warren, MI

Description

Work Arrangement - Onsite

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Technical Center on a full-time basis

This role requires 25%-50% domestic and international travel.

The Role

Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV is looking for innovators who are passionate about tackling meaningful work that will shape the future of the automotive industry. While there will be long days, tough moments, and challenges that push you to grow, you'll find purpose in your work, flexibility to prioritize your family, and the support of a people-first culture. If you're ready to grow, thrive, and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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WHY: The purpose of this role is to innovate and develop the process to enable Vehicle as a Tester (VaaT) on the new Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) 2.0 architecture.

WHAT: As a Manufacturing Engineer Process Lead, you will focus on the execution of the Vehicle as a Tester offline flash process, the smart power distribution system, and integrating SDV 2.0 electrical bill of operations used in manufacturing operations.

HOW: Supporting the plants to make it happen for our customers.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

  • Lead the creation and adoption of the manufacturing requirements to provide GM with a competitive advantage implementing VaaT.
  • Own the outcome of assigned projects and requirements from initial development through testing and validation, then into a production environment.
  • Speak fearlessly to adopt a library of process and product manufacturing requirements and enable 99.9% E-FTQ for VaaT.
  • Serve as innovation lead for the plant process team while implementing inhouse flash programming that enables Vehicle as a Tester.
  • Provide cost-effective solutions that are aligned with the business plan deployment for the Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV 2.0 organization.
  • Operate with a solutioning-left mindset that embraces change, challenges the norm, and revolutionizes the flash process in manufacturing.
  • Build and foster relationships across various functions including software and services, manufacturing, and program management to optimize future innovations.

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Experienced in working with vehicle electrical systems with a manufacturing focus.
  • Advanced manufacturing and design for automation experience.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of effective issue resolution.
  • Cross-functional experience working across multiple organizations with varying levels of responsibility.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering.
  • Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes and product engineering processes, including the launch of new technologies with compressed timing.
  • Familiarity with End-of-Line (EOL) testing and online or offline flashing processes.
  • Extensive knowledge in innovative technology development.
  • Hardware execution and automation controls experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of SDV 2.0 architecture and Vehicle as a Tester.
  • Software and services validation experience.
  • Familiarity with vehicle electrical architecture (i.e., ISO 14229, Cybersecurity, Ethernet).
  • Effectiveness in automation, robotics, execution, controls, and/or automation software.
  • Experience with GM IT systems (i.e., JIRA, GEPICS, MERS, PRTS, ECM).

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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.).

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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202507846
Employment Type: Full Time

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
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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