Engineering Lead

Job Description

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.

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Flint, Michigan, on a full-time basis.

The Role

As an Engineering Lead, you will provide direction to a small group of technical employees who are responsible for providing technical support for specific operations. Your role will involve overseeing and coordinating launch activities to ensure readiness for the production of new products and manufacturing processes.

Additionally, you will collaborate with plants and/or Manufacturing Engineering Staffs to handle engineering projects. Your expertise and leadership will be crucial in ensuring the successful execution of these projects and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

What You’ll Do

• Execute allocated work following standard launch processes

• Oversee the process development, equipment installation, debug, runoff, validation, and continuous improvement activities required to produce high-quality engines.

• Supporting the production team and skilled trades with data for resolving other issues not assigned to engineering

• Identify and execute projects to support achievement of departmental business objectives and continuous improvement of safety, quality, cost, and reliability.

  • Evaluate or monitor expenditures for processes and/or equipment

• Analyze and implement product or machinery designs for the best method for manufacturing processes

• Propose and evaluate the processes for equipment in assigned area

• Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for assigned area

• Interact on a regular basis with design, product and manufacturing engineering staffs

• Maintenance / Production Guidance (technical troubleshooting and direction, safety counsel)  

• Provide direction to engineering support group and vendors

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and/or equivalent experience with at least 5 years of engineering experience.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead and manage a team of people.

• Proficiency in project management, including planning, organizing, and executing projects to achieve desired outcomes.

• Ability to effectively manage team workload, ensuring tasks and responsibilities are assigned and completed in a timely manner.

• Engineering experience, particularly in process or controls, with a solid understanding of engineering principles and practices.

• Excellent teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues in a proactive and efficient manner.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge ​

• Engine Assy or Engine Machine Process

• Launch Experience

• Interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
 

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GMis an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual’s protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​