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Manufacturing Engineering - Technical Lead - Propulsion Systems

Shanghai, China

Description

  • In depth knowledge of systems in automotive assembly plants
  • Supervise and control projects including project scope, issues, risks and schedule. Handle issues to closure. Communicate project status and ensures all internal customers are aware of progress through project meetings, status reports and reviews.
  • Coordinate project timing schedule, design deliverables and safety aspects with team. Jointly conduct test runs for equipment at site as per process.
  • Participate in cost studies, preliminary design discussions for any new or expansion projects.
  • Collaboration with JV partners on Hardware designs, software designs by inhouse engineering.
  • Provide technical assistance to maintain manufacturing performance
  • Validate designs and provide feedback to Global Centre by GM standards.
  • Responsible for deploying GM Global standards across all projects.
  • Responsible for training and Integrating Suppliers to enforce GM standards.
  • Prepare & Share lessons learn for the projects completed.
  • Coordination with other units of GM (worldwide) for Global projects.

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Additional Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • In depth knowledge of systems in automotive assembly plants
  • Supervise and control projects including project scope, issues, risks and schedule. Handle issues to closure. Communicate project status and ensures all internal customers are aware of progress through project meetings, status reports and reviews.
  • Coordinate project timing schedule, design deliverables and safety aspects with team. Jointly conduct test runs for equipment at site as per process.
  • Participate in cost studies, preliminary design discussions for any new or expansion projects.
  • Collaboration with JV partners on Hardware designs, software designs by inhouse engineering.
  • Provide technical assistance to maintain manufacturing performance
  • Validate designs and provide feedback to Global Centre by GM standards.
  • Responsible for deploying GM Global standards across all projects.
  • Responsible for training and Integrating Suppliers to enforce GM standards.
  • Prepare & Share lessons learn for the projects completed.
  • Coordination with other units of GM (worldwide) for Global projects.

Additional Job Description:

Knowledge:

  • Project management and site execution skills.
  • Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others
  • Demonstrate excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.
  • Knowledge of propulsion test systems, design for health and safety, PLC hardware and/or software design and engineering will be helpful.
  • Proven ability in project management skills and ability to teach others
  • Proven technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines
  • Knowledge on equipment selection, cost estimation, material procurement is an advantage.
  • Should be able to read Electrical/mechanical drawings and layout.
  • Knowledge of design for health and safety, PLC hardware and/or software design and engineering will be helpful.

Skills:

  • Good communication in English and Mandarin and interpersonal skills.
  • Quick Learning & functional expertise.
  • Project management and site execution skills.
  • Flexible and willing to accept special assignment as required.

Abilities:

  • Ability to work with intercultural, multi-disciplinary & remote teams to achieve functional goals.
  • Ability to organize, plan, prioritize and execute projects with a keen attention to details.
  • Willingness to travel across regions for executing projects.
  • Willingness to have global calls with global time zone.

Educational Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Engineering degree

Experience:

  • 3-5 years' experience in any Automotive companies or Software Companies with Automation background.
  • Experience with automotive assembly plant shop floor/project execution and launch are preferred.

Management Level:

7

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Client-provided location(s): Shanghai, China
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202400538
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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