Welding And Sealing Engineer

General Motors • Oshawa, ON

1d • CA$76,100 - CA$114,300 • Onsite

About The Position

GM Oshawa is looking for a dynamic, experienced Sealing and Welding Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead the development, design, and execution of joining processes for Body-In-White assemblies. You will work closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and suppliers to deliver safe, capable, and reliable manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Certified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Strong technical knowledge of welding, sealing, and joining processes in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with automated and robotic joining systems and related process analytics
• Knowledge of resistance welding, MIG welding, clinching, sealing systems, projection welding, and self-piercing rivets
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical, operational, and supplier teams
• High level of ethics, integrity, and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to implement innovative manufacturing processes and continuous improvement solutions

Nice To Haves

• Automotive manufacturing experience, especially Body-In-White joining processes
• Experience supporting launch, production, and equipment improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems, process control plans, and manufacturing operating systems

Responsibilities

• Lead welding, sealing, and joining strategy for Body-In-White assemblies
• Serve as process owner for resistance spot welding, MIG welding, projection welding, drawn arc stud welding, self-piercing rivets, clinching, and robotic dispense systems
• Work with cross-functional teams and suppliers to meet build requirements, launch timing, and production targets
• Monitor process performance using plant data and analytics tools, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to improve quality and throughput
• Troubleshoot weld and joining issues affecting production, equipment performance, and vehicle quality
• Support production trials, engineering changes, and new product launches to ensure process readiness and robustness
• Develop and implement continuous improvement actions to reduce scrap, improve reliability, and increase line performance
• Create and maintain process documentation, including control plans, parameter sheets, preventive maintenance plans, manuals, and standard work
• Support capital and tooling projects, including equipment specifications, runoff, buyoff, installation, and commissioning
• Train internal trades and provide technical support during emergency breakdowns and complex equipment issues
• Participate in PFMEA, risk assessments, and control plan development for new and existing joining processes
• Collaborate with Paint Shop and other internal teams to drive cross-functional corrective actions and support overall vehicle quality
• Document lessons learned and apply them to future programs and build strategies
• Prepare regular updates and report-outs on welding and joining performance, action plans, and key metrics

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.

What This Job Offers

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