General Motors

Body Welding Execution Engineer

General Motors • $80K — $95K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in manufacturing or welding engineering, especially in automotive
  • In-depth knowledge of resistance welding and related processes
  • Strong skills in weld verification and documentation
  • Ability to tackle complex welding challenges with innovative solutions
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD software
  • Excellent communication skills for technical documentation and collaboration
  • Willingness to travel internationally for vehicle launches.

Responsibilities

  • Support vehicle launches and production across North America
  • Lead weld verification and qualification processes
  • Develop common body welding systems and specifications
  • Troubleshoot plant-floor welding equipment and quality issues
  • Advance welding technologies through various projects
  • Conduct detailed weld evaluations and testing
  • Collaborate with diverse teams to improve cost, quality, and productivity.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexible reporting requirements
  • Opportunities for overtime pay based on business needs
  • Engagement in continuous improvement and innovative projects
  • Collaboration with a dynamic cross-functional team.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

The Manufacturing Engineering Welding Group is part of the Global Manufacturing Engineering Body-in-White Execution Center, developing common welding systems that meet or exceed Bill of Equipment and program requirements. As a Body Welding Execution Engineer, you will support vehicle launches and current production by leading weld verification and qualification, reviewing product designs for resistance-welding compliance, and advancing welding processes, equipment, and standards. You will work with engineers, skilled trades, managers, suppliers, laboratories, and assembly plants to deliver manufacturing readiness, stable production, and continuous improvement across the vehicle program lifecycle.

What You'll Do
  • Support body shop vehicle launches and current production across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from engineering and prototype builds through system validation, integration, launch, and production.
  • Lead weld verification, qualification, and program testing; develop welding parameters and processes, review Manufacturing Requirements with Manufacturing Architects, ME, and PI, and perform deviation testing using robotic welding systems.
  • Develop and implement common body welding systems, specifications, standards, and Manufacturing Requirements that meet program, Bill of Equipment, GM, and industry requirements.
  • Support the integration, startup, debug, and troubleshooting of plant-floor welding equipment and weld-quality issues; provide technical direction to GM plant teams, suppliers, and strategic partners.
  • Advance welding and joining technologies through ATW projects, including equipment and process development, validation, implementation, and weldability approvals for new materials and vehicle launch programs.
  • Conduct and document weld evaluations, including mechanical property testing, microscopy, microhardness, metallography, scanning electron microscopy, and other laboratory or supplier testing as required.
  • Collaborate across Body Center, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Integration, suppliers, skilled trades, and plant operations to estimate cost and timing, secure approvals and funding, capture lessons learned, digitize weld data, and improve productivity, cost, quality, and standardized work.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, welding engineering, or a related technical discipline, with experience supporting automotive welding technology or manufacturing operations.
  • Strong understanding of automotive body shop equipment, resistance welding, gas metal arc welding, joining processes, tooling, and equipment troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of weld verification procedures, weld documentation, build shop support, and the mechanical and electrical systems used in welding processes.
  • Ability to create and execute organized validation projects when standardized work is not yet available, apply practical problem solving, and develop innovative solutions to complex welding and joining issues.
  • Strong analytical, critical-thinking, abstract-visualization, project-management, multitasking, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to support technical documentation, training, status reporting, and stakeholder facilitation across cultures and functions.
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, Teamcenter, and other standard computer or manufacturing software applications.
  • Ability to read and understand CAD drawings, mechanical-system diagrams, wiring and hosing diagrams, and vehicle product designs.
  • Ability to travel internationally and support vehicle launches, suppliers, and assembly plants across North America.


What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience programming FANUC robots and WTC weld controllers, and applying resistance spot welding to advanced high-strength steels and aluminum alloys.
  • Experience with weld-fixture design, waterjet cutting, machining, weld coupon fabrication, and common manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with metallographic sample preparation, Keyence microscopy, microhardness testing, scanning electron microscopy, and mechanical testing using MTS tensile or fatigue equipment.
  • Experience with Miyachi ADAM weld monitoring systems, Simufact welding simulation, CAD programs, and digital weld databases.
  • Knowledge of GM Welding & Joining Standards, Process Control Plans, Manufacturing Requirements, Global Engineering Processes, and body shop troubleshooting or plant support.


Additional Information

Overtime pay and eligibility may vary based on business cycle, launch requirements, and department policies. Travel may be required to support launch activities or suppliers.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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