General Assembly Technical Leader

GM•Warren, MI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The General Assembly Technical Leader (Flawless Launch) leads the design, development, standardization, and continuous improvement of Bill of Equipment (BoE) for General Assembly. The role develops strategies and manufacturing requirements for future product needs, monitors process and equipment expenditures, and identifies enterprise cost-saving opportunities. The position advances manufacturing capabilities through benchmarking, feasibility studies, prototyping, and the evaluation and deployment of scalable automation. It develops manufacturing requirements and automation enablers for trim, chassis, or final systems, while balancing safety, quality, ergonomics, throughput, flexibility, reliability, maintainability, technical feasibility, and total cost. The role partners with internal teams and suppliers, mentors plant and execution engineers, and ensures engineering, safety, and regulatory requirements are met. This is a hybrid position based at the Warren Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. The successful candidate is expected to work onsite at least three times per week, with Tuesday through Thursday identified as preferred onsite days. Travel is under 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 Engineering or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience focused on machinery and equipment, tools, and automation.
At least 3 years of manufacturing execution launch experience.
Understanding of machinery, equipment, and tool design, and/or automation processing.
Deep understanding of General Assembly processes and automation integration.
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance.
Ability to independently manage complex projects.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to define and document manufacturing requirements, processes, and automation enablers.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
Experience in fast-paced, high-throughput environments focused on system reliability and maintainability.
At least 3 years in a supervisory or technical leadership role.
Familiarity with DFSS, DFMEA, and PFMEA.
Background in project and/or construction management.
Proficiency in data analysis to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, standardization, and continuous improvement of Bill of Equipment (BoE) in General Assembly.
Develop equipment-standardization strategies to meet future product requirements.
Monitor process and equipment expenditures and identify total enterprise cost-saving opportunities.
Benchmark world-class processes and equipment, incorporate lessons learned, and lead global expert team meetings.
Participate in feasibility studies and prototyping to explore new technologies and methodologies.
Develop process manufacturing requirements and automation enablers for trim, chassis, or final systems in General Assembly.
Lead the development and deployment of scalable automation solutions that improve safety, quality, ergonomics, throughput, flexibility, and equipment reliability.
Evaluate emerging automation technologies, including robotics, vision systems, error-proofing, data collection, and digital manufacturing tools.
Drive standardized General Assembly equipment and processes while balancing technical feasibility, total cost, maintainability, and future product requirements.
Partner with internal teams and external suppliers to align on technical requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
Guide execution and plant engineers and influence broader functional areas through technical leadership.
Uphold safety standards, engineering best practices, and regulatory requirements throughout tools, equipment, and automation initiatives.