ME Technical Manager

Description

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.).

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 Romulus , MI on a full-time basis.

The Role:

As an Engineering Manager you will manage multiple areas including machining and assembly departments. You will be responsible for a large group of engineers and technical support personnel engaged in determining and specifying how the product is to be manufactured. You will also take part in planning, procurement, fabrication, installation and upkeep of tooling required in an area in complex, special or unusual situation. You will oversee a group of departments where the work involves a considerable amount of creativity and perception and a high level of independent discernment in making decisions.

Area of responsibility includes entire manufacturing site engineering and technical support groups. Engine and transmission machining and assembly processes.

This work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS (Global Manufacturing Systems) and standardized launch processes; focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the ability to deal with complex problems and may supervise salaried employees involved in plant support operations in addition to the following:

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• will support the execution of business plans for the manufacturing operations
• Responsible for providing support to manufacturing operations to help them achieve BPD plans and KPI objectives
• Participate in the selection of new employees
• Train, develop and evaluate employees
• Establish overall group objectives
• Evaluate processes and procedures within area
• Establish and oversee required tooling activities or review and evaluate proposals for existing and new manufacturing processes including funding requests such as ARs, NPPs and MBCs
• Develop long-range plans for improvements of processes and manufacturing activities
• Nearly constant contact with others outside the work group
• Provide technical assistance to maintain manufacturing performance
• Maintain safety and good housekeeping standards
• Maintain Corporate and unit management control systems
• Management of budget and sufficiency activities

• Education: Bachelor Degree in Engineering required
• 7 yrs experience in engineering management
• 10% local travel
• Throughput Improvement Process (TIP)
• Practical Problem Solving, Conflict Management
• QDAS, SAP, GMS, PFMEA, Maintenance Toolbox/PM&C
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Strong problem solving/decision making skills
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to track, develop, and interpret metrics.

• Plant Floor Management (PFCM) preferred
• Global Read Across Tool (GRAT) preferred
• Critical Communication Tracking System (CCTS), ACAP preferred