General Assembly Technical Leader
About The Position
As a General Assembly Technical Leader (Flawless Launch), you will lead the design, development, standardization, and continuous improvement of Bill of Equipment (BoE) for General Assembly. You will develop equipment strategies to meet future product requirements, monitor process and equipment expenditures, and pursue enterprise cost-saving opportunities. The role includes benchmarking world-class processes and equipment, sharing lessons learned, leading global expert team meetings, and participating in feasibility studies and prototyping of new technologies and methods. You will develop manufacturing requirements and automation enablers for trim, chassis, or final systems. You will lead scalable automation solutions and evaluate technologies such as robotics, vision systems, error-proofing, data collection, and digital manufacturing tools. This work balances safety, quality, ergonomics, throughput, flexibility, reliability, technical feasibility, total cost, maintainability, and future product needs. The role partners with internal teams and external suppliers to align on requirements, timelines, and deliverables; guides execution and plant engineers; and provides technical leadership across functional areas. You will uphold safety standards, engineering best practices, and regulatory requirements for tools, equipment, and automation initiatives. This is a hybrid role based at the Warren Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. The selected candidate is expected to work onsite at least three times per week, with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday identified as preferred onsite days. Travel is 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 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.
- Proven 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, and continuous improvement of General Assembly Bill of Equipment (BoE).
- Develop equipment standardization strategies that meet future product requirements.
- Monitor expenditures for processes and equipment and identify 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 manufacturing requirements and automation enablers for trim, chassis, or final systems in General Assembly.
- Lead development and deployment of scalable automation solutions to 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 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 for tools, equipment, and automation initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Sickness and accident benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Tuition assistance programs.
- Employee assistance program.
- GM vehicle discounts.
- Relocation benefits for candidates who qualify under company policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
