Manufacturing Engineering Area Lead

As a leader, you will be empowered to positively influence our Organizational Culture by modelling a commitment to GM's Cultural Behaviors: Be Inclusive, Winning with Integrity, Think Customer, One Team, Be Bold, Innovate Now, Look Ahead and It's on Me.

As the Manufacturing Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for directing and developing a team of talented automotive professionals, providing technical guidance and oversight on multiple projects as well as lending support on equipment failures. You will work cross-functionally with your peers and partners in Production, Manufacturing Optimization, Vehicle Systems and Sustainable Workplaces. We are looking for an innovative continuous learner and collaborative problem solver who is driven to meet plant goals and improve our processes.

Core Responsibilities

• Foster a proactive safety culture by engaging all team members and promoting a safe work environment.
• Engage in all aspects of talent development and performance management (recruiting, mentorship, career development, succession planning). Establish a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, facilities, sustainable workplaces, finance, vehicle systems and others to drive successful execution of plant goals and project deliverables.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers, understanding their needs and requirements to deliver tailored solutions.
• Achieve Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost and Environmental goals
• Manage budget performance in accordance with your plant and department goals and cost council initiatives, continuously seeking ways to generate savings and reduce costs.
• Provide project management oversight on work being performed by contractors, ensuring adherence to safety standards and project specifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Post secondary degree or diploma in a technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in a supervisory and/or engineering role
• Experience in leading and managing technical teams (direct or indirect).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into a plan for action.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in project management, including planning, execution, budgeting and resource management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a desire to push the boundaries of manufacturing technology.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years automotive experience in a unionized environment
• People Leader experience
• GMS training and/or experience with Lean Manufacturing
• Understanding of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Experience with Safety Contract Management (SCM)
• Experience with PLC controls
• Experience with GCCH, GCCS & GDHS standards and processes
• Experience with advanced analytics
• Team Center familiarity
• Familiar with Capital/Non Portfolio Project planning, execution and forecasting
• Problem-solving certification (RedX, OpEx, DFSS, Design Thinking)

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $97,800.00 to $146,600.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Benefits:

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• 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.

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATION.

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This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

The selected candidate will be required to travel < 25% for this role.

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

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Client-provided location(s): Oshawa, Canada

Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202601028

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-20T00:16:32