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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing, engineering, launch, or operations experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting product launches, model year changes, or major manufacturing program implementations.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, automation, and process engineering principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex manufacturing projects and drive execution through cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, or coordinating engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, and other technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work weekends, off-shifts, and travel as required to support launch and production activities.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of launch experience supporting vehicle programs or major manufacturing implementations.
• Previous experience in a Resident Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Execution Zone, or Launch Leadership role.
• Experience leading direct reports in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Extensive knowledge of GM Manufacturing, Safety, and Design Standards.
• Experience supporting assembly plant operations and launch execution in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, escalation, containment, and resolution of launch and current production issues, ensuring timely communication and effective closure plans.
• Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering representative at the plant, coordinating activities between plant operations, execution teams, product engineering, suppliers, quality, maintenance, and leadership.
• Facilitate weekly Resident Engineering reviews with plant and program teams to prioritize issues, review timing, and align support requirements.
• Lead all manufacturing engineering activities for new vehicle programs, model year changes, and current production within assigned areas.
• Define and manage all areas of change, including product requirements, tooling, equipment, workstation layouts, facilities, and manufacturing processes.
• Lead teams of manufacturing engineers, contractors, and suppliers through project execution from concept development through production implementation.
• Manage day-to-day activities and performance of direct and indirect reports, including goal setting, coaching, development planning, and performance management.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in talent selection, succession planning, performance reviews, promotions, and merit recommendations.
• Drive manufacturing readiness and efficient material flow strategies to support production requirements and future program needs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop standardized processes, tooling strategies, and best practices across departments.
• Support Manufacturing Process Strategy (MPS) studies and cost development activities in partnership with Industrial Engineering and Process teams.
• Develop and manage tooling Statements of Requirements (SORs).
• Lead equipment sourcing, delivery, installation planning, and launch execution activities.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to suppliers, integrators, and external vendor partners.
• Oversee equipment design, construction, integration, installation, launch validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support vehicle build events and critical launch milestones within the plant.
• Drive rapid response and resolution of launch-related concerns to protect program timing and production throughput.
• Manage project spending, forecasts, and financial performance to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Lead deviation request reviews and support decision-making with manufacturing and operations leadership.
• Lead Safety Observation Tours and drive a strong culture of safety throughout project execution and production support activities.
• Facilitate Zone Integration Planning meetings, including installation planning, phasing strategies, pull-ahead opportunities, conveyance integration, and production readiness activities.
• Ensure timely completion of all manufacturing engineering deliverables required to support flawless launch execution and launch team release.
• Support weekend, off-shift, and travel requirements as necessary to support launch activities, production needs, and program milestones.

Benefits

• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.