General Motors

Drive Unit and Transmission Assembly Process Engineer

General Motors$85K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of experience in assembly or machining process development
  • Hands-on experience on the manufacturing plant floor
  • Strong knowledge of process engineering and product development
  • Solid understanding of high-volume manufacturing processes
  • Experience in managing equipment development from design to launch
  • Effective collaboration skills with internal teams and external vendors

Responsibilities

  • Design, analyze, and implement machinery and tooling for assembly processes
  • Lead the integration, installation, and improvement of manufacturing equipment
  • Source and qualify assembly processes from concept to production
  • Develop budgets and manage project timelines
  • Provide leadership and oversight to suppliers and equipment vendors
  • Develop and implement advanced manufacturing technologies
  • Create and maintain essential manufacturing documentation

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with in-office requirement at least 3 times a week
  • Opportunity to drive innovation in the automotive manufacturing process
  • Engagement in developing processes for an all-electric future
  • Support for career development through exposure to cutting-edge technologies
  • A collaborative work environment with cross-departmental interactions
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

The Assembly Process Group develops and implements innovative assembly processes that enable robust manufacturing of transmission and drive units. This role is responsible for sourcing, designing, building, and qualifying assembly processes and equipment from initial concept through successful implementation at the manufacturing site.

Our manufacturing engineers play a critical role in transforming GM facilities through the adoption of breakthrough technologies. From raw metal to final assembly, this team is redefining the tools and processes that will help GM deliver on its commitment to an all-electric future.

What You'll Do
  • Design, analyze, build, and implement machinery, tooling, and equipment that support best-in-class assembly processes for transmission and drive unit manufacturing
  • Lead the design, construction, integration, plant installation, launch, and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required to produce high-quality parts
  • Source and qualify assembly equipment and processes from concept through production implementation
  • Develop cost estimates and manage program timing and spending to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight to external suppliers and equipment vendors
  • Develop, test, and implement advanced manufacturing process technologies
  • Create and maintain core manufacturing documentation, including PFD, PFMEA, PCP, and BOE/BOP documentation
  • Apply GD&T knowledge to ensure equipment, tooling, assembly processes, and quality verification procedures meet product design requirements
  • Support robust manufacturing process development with a strong focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and launch readiness

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of assembly or machining process development experience in a manufacturing or manufacturing engineering environment
  • Hands-on plant floor experience
  • Strong technical knowledge of process engineering disciplines and product development processes
  • Solid understanding of high-volume manufacturing and assembly processes
  • Experience managing equipment development through design, build, installation, and launch
  • Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external vendors to deliver manufacturing solutions


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Experience with transmission, drive unit, or powertrain assembly processes
  • Familiarity with Bills of Equipment, Bills of Process, BOSE, and Bills of Operations
  • Demonstrated experience driving process improvements and implementing new manufacturing technologies


Additional Information
  • Travel requirement: up to 20%


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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}.The selected candidate will be required to travel

About General Motors

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