Future Program Execution Ergonomist or Senior Future Program Execution Ergonomist

General Motors • Warren, MI

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Future Program Execution Ergonomist, you will identify and resolve ergonomic issues to help reduce injuries and manufacturing inefficiencies on GM’s next-generation vehicles. The role requires working effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and collaborating with engineering disciplines, outside suppliers, and UAW representatives. The position may be filled at either the Future Program Execution Ergonomist or Senior Future Program Execution Ergonomist level, based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

The role supports launch and pre-production manufacturing ergonomic activities for new and major vehicle programs in Warren and at GM vehicle manufacturing sites across North America. It involves ensuring ergonomic requirements are implemented on new vehicle programs; assessing new product designs; managing issues through resolution; using digital human modeling simulations and vehicle CAD; and leading efforts to improve processes and address ergonomic issues before physical builds. The role also provides status updates and written reports to program and plant leadership and supports manufacturing operations by bringing current plant concerns to design and manufacturing engineers for resolution on future programs.

The role is categorized as hybrid. The selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least three times a week, or at another frequency determined by their manager. Travel is required and is expected to be less than 25%. Relocation benefits are available to candidates who qualify under company policy. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• For the Future Program Execution Ergonomist level: 2 or more years of experience using ergonomic analysis tools and performing risk assessments.
• For the Senior Future Program Execution Ergonomist level: 6 or more years of experience using ergonomic analysis tools and performing risk assessments.
• For the Future Program Execution Ergonomist level: 2 or more years of automotive, manufacturing, or other relevant industry experience.
• For the Senior Future Program Execution Ergonomist level: 6 or more years of automotive, manufacturing, or other relevant industry experience.
• For the Future Program Execution Ergonomist level: 1 or more years of Digital Human Modeling experience.
• For the Senior Future Program Execution Ergonomist level: 3 or more years of Digital Human Modeling experience.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and execute manufacturing and/or ergonomic manufacturing projects.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and/or programs.
• Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop a detailed understanding of customer needs, issues, and priorities by routinely seeking customer feedback.
• Ability to work toward planned targets while overcoming obstacles, setbacks, and uncertainty using appropriate processes.
• Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Process Simulate Human.
• Experience with Virtual Reality.
• Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to work with the UAW and other unions.
• Experience with PS Human or Siemens Jack; 3DSSP or other software is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the ergonomics subject matter expert, supporting launch and pre-production manufacturing ergonomic activities for new and major vehicle programs in Warren and at vehicle manufacturing sites across North America.
• Ensure manufacturing ergonomics requirements are implemented and met on all new vehicle programs.
• Conduct ergonomic risk analyses of new product designs and establish threshold limit values.
• Collaborate with product designers, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, and assembly plant personnel, including UAW and non-UAW personnel.
• Manage ergonomic issues through closure and coordinate follow-up with the appropriate engineering team.
• Use 3D Virtual Digital Human Model (DHM) simulations and 3D vehicle CAD to determine acceptable manufacturing ergonomic parameters for new vehicle product assembly.
• Initiate and lead ergonomics initiatives and projects to improve processes and address ergonomic issues before physical builds begin.
• Provide ergonomic issue status and updates to Future Vehicle Program and Plant leadership.
• Prepare timely written reports and updates on ergonomics projects to support analytics and lessons learned.
• Bring current plant ergonomics issues to appropriate design and manufacturing engineers for resolution and to address similar ergonomic concerns on future programs.

Benefits

• Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
• GM describes its Total Rewards resources as supporting employee well-being at work and at home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level