Electrical Manufacturing Standards Engineer

General Motors • Warren, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV is seeking an Electrical Manufacturing Standards Engineer to develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve electrical manufacturing standards and assembly processes across GM's global manufacturing network. The role supports consistent process execution, improves Electrical First Time Quality (EFTQ), reduces manufacturing defects and warranty exposure, and helps ensure vehicles are built correctly the first time.

The engineer will work with vehicle assembly plants, engineering teams, quality organizations, manufacturing operations, and suppliers to establish standards, identify improvement opportunities, deploy best practices, and strengthen manufacturing performance. The position also supports launch, validation, and manufacturing readiness activities and coaches plant teams on processes, quality expectations, and best practices.

This is an onsite role based at the Warren Tech Center. The successful candidate is expected to travel domestically and internationally at least 50% of the time. Relocation benefits are available to candidates who qualify under company policy.

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing engineering, quality, manufacturing operations, launch, or related automotive functions.
• Working knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, manufacturing processes, or assembly operations.
• Experience developing, implementing, or supporting manufacturing standards, process controls, or quality systems.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Experience collaborating across manufacturing, quality, engineering, and plant organizations.
• Strong communication, influence, and structured problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years supporting electrical manufacturing processes.
• Vehicle launch or manufacturing readiness experience.
• Experience working in vehicle assembly operations.
• Experience supporting Electrical First Time Quality (EFTQ), warranty reduction, or manufacturing quality initiatives.
• Experience implementing manufacturing standards, Bills of Process (BoP), or standardized work.
• Knowledge of vehicle electrical architectures and assembly requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve electrical manufacturing standards and assembly processes.
• Partner with vehicle assembly plants to implement standards and improve process execution.
• Develop action plans and strategies to improve Electrical First Time Quality (EFTQ) and reduce warranty exposure.
• Analyze plant performance data, quality trends, and field issues to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support launch, validation, and manufacturing readiness activities to ensure standards are effectively deployed.
• Coach plant teams on electrical manufacturing processes, quality expectations, and best practices.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to resolve issues and strengthen process capability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, and operational performance.

Benefits

• Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
• GM offers well-being support at work and at home; further benefit details are available through its Total Rewards resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed