General Assembly Process Engineer

General Motors•Spring Hill, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

In our pursuit to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, GM’s global manufacturing engineering team is challenging the limits on what is possible and embracing agility as it reimagines how to build the next generation of vehicles. Our diverse team of manufacturing engineers play a crucial role in transforming our facilities through implementing the adoption of ground-breaking technologies. The automotive industry is likely to change more in the next 5 years than it has in the last 50, and we are at the heart of that change. Our team is responsible for the support of installation, debug, and launch of the manufacturing systems to produce a complete quality vehicle ready for delivery to the customer. If you are innovative, creative, enjoy working with the latest technologies, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment, here is your chance to make a career of it. The selected candidate will be responsible for defining, developing, and continuously improving General Assembly manufacturing processes to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. Participates in functional area meetings to assist in improving plant performance. Work is performed in a team environment, consisting of daily interactions with production, maintenance, quality, operations, industrial engineering and a multitude of others. Work will be performed in a plant environment where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment. As a Process Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing new technologies and promoting simple, safe solutions within our manufacturing processes. The candidate is responsible for owning and leading compliance to defined PCP’s (Process Control Plans) and TEB’s (Tooling & Equipment Bulletins) within in General Assembly.

Requirements

Demonstrated level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and complex projects with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results
Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others
Demonstrated interest and ability to learn and apply agile methodologies throughout daily work and projects
Effectively deals with ambiguity and copes with change
Experience in troubleshooting manufacturing automated equipment
Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical controls
Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems/circuits
Ability to provide technical direction and teach others
Database and software skills required to perform this position are the following: proficiency in MS Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, and 3D CAD software (i.e. AutoCAD Inventor).

Nice To Haves

2-3 years of plant experience
Knowledge of MAXIMO, DCC, and SAP
Experience with Siemens NX CAD
Experience with Siemens Teamcenter PLM
Ability to create new designs using CAD for 3D printing or metal fabrications
Familiarity with GM’s PQRS system
Process Controls Management (i.e. error proofing, vision systems) experience
Understanding of Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) and all manufacturing engineering disciplines
Understanding of GMIT manufacturing IT systems

Responsibilities

Local SME (Subject Matter Expert) of assigned PCP’s and TEB’s
Support General Assembly with process, equipment, and safety related issues
Provide input to equipment / system design improvements.
Ensure that new process equipment gets proper Maximo tasking and spare parts planning
Provide technical direction to and oversight of outside vendors as required.
Assist in project management with the vehicle systems project execution team.
Complete design reviews and G-Risk (safety) assessments
Attend equipment buyoffs at vendor sites
Participate in and support BPD (business plan deployment) meetings and activities
Participate in the TIP (Throughput Improvement Process) meetings for areas of responsibility
Participate in lessons learned gathering activity and feedback with the central process teams and sister plants
Must be willing to work off shifts and extended hours from time to time.