Shift Flex Fab Laser Engineer/Shift Leader

General Motors•Pontiac, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Shift Flex Fab Laser Engineer/Shift Leader – Off Shift Role Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to our Pontiac Stamping plant location Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. The Role Pontiac Flex Fab is the first of its kind flexible manufacturing plant focused on supporting innovative sheet metal forming and assembly processes. Primary applications are focused on quick turnaround, no tooling, low volume and high mix across multiple vehicles programs and other non-automotive applications. Flex Fab is situated in the greater metro-Detroit area close to culture and outdoor recreation - as well as great neighborhoods and schools.

Requirements

5+ years of manufacturing or fabrication experience (conventional + new technologies)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Leadership experience in a union environment
Knowledge in multiple sheet metal forming and assembly production processes such a press brake bending, laser cutting, punching, spot welding, laser welding, arc welding and MIG/TIG welding
Experience in using 2D/3D design and programming tools for laser cutting, punching, bending and welding for sheet metal fabrication
Experience with using 3D CAD software tools such as Teamcenter Visualization, NX
Experience in launching new products or technology while dealing with ambiguity
High level of analytical ability and interpersonal skills
Highly developed oral and written communication skills
Ability to work overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

5+ years of manufacturing of fabrication experience (conventional + new technologies)
Experience working with Trumpf Technology in a production or pre-production environment
Knowledge in industry 4.0 tools focused on production management
Experience in running high-mix and low volume operation
Knowledge of and coaching experiences in Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS)
Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area
Experience working in a union facility

Responsibilities

Lead & mentor hourly team on daily basis towards daily production operation.
Plan and Manage Production using Industry 4.0 tools (Manufacturing Execution Software)
Use 2D/3D design and programming tools for laser cutting, punching, bending and welding for sheet metal fabrication
Support equipment and process troubleshooting across cutting and bending process in conjunction with maintenance team
Communicate effectively across all shifts
Champion of allocated BPD activities
Discuss weekly production plans with production control
Adjust schedule as needed to solve production problems
Allocate manpower as needed for each press line; plan release for training
Maintain shift safety by audits, observation and follow up of all incidents
Maintain and improve machine up time. Prevent recurrence of breakdown causes
Ensure TPM program is on track
Discuss major downtime causes with maintenance weekly and request corrective action
Sign off standardized work charts. Agree with all shifts
Lead shift meetings for SPQRCE
Report shift status to the Area Manager
Coach and mentor Group Leaders
Ensure GMS is being followed
Understand and comply with the terms of local and national labor agreements
Ensure cost controls achieve budget needs
Support area manager to resolve manpower issues in conjunction with union
Liaise with customers for quality problems and co-ordinate countermeasures
Rotate shifts as needed