General Motors

Engineering Supervisor - Foundry Equipment

General Motors • $95K — $115K *
Saginaw, MI 48601In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
  • Minimum five years of experience in high-volume manufacturing equipment.
  • Strong understanding of engineering theory and design principles.
  • Proficient in project scheduling with Microsoft Project and MasterDot.
  • Knowledgeable in manufacturing operations and industry best practices.
  • Ability to implement Global Manufacturing System (GMS) principles.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and procurement of foundry equipment for major programs.
  • Develop Statements of Requirements (SORs) to meet manufacturing needs.
  • Evaluate technical solutions using engineering knowledge.
  • Review and assess supplier proposals for compliance and design quality.
  • Conduct safety risk assessments and oversee equipment validation activities.
  • Maintain collaboration with suppliers and internal teams for seamless operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement in equipment quality and productivity.

Benefits

  • Potential for relocation assistance offered.
  • Onsite role requiring full-time presence at a specific location.
  • Travel required at least 50% of the time to support equipment installation and launches.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Foundry Equipment Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading the design, specification, procurement, installation, launch, and operational support of foundry equipment and launch equipment for new and major vehicle programs. This role partners closely with suppliers, manufacturing operations, plant leadership, headquarters engineering, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver safe, capable, cost-effective, and timely equipment solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead teams responsible for designing, specifying, procuring, and launching foundry equipment for new and major programs.
  • Develop Statements of Requirements (SORs) that meet process and manufacturing requirements.
  • Apply working knowledge of engineering and equipment specifications to evaluate technical solutions.
  • Review supplier proposals, including technical concepts, equipment design, and compliance with specifications.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with equipment suppliers, internal engineering disciplines, plant teams, and headquarters leadership.
  • Lead equipment design reviews and ensure alignment with program, process, safety, timing, and quality requirements.
  • Conduct equipment safety risk assessments and support safety validation activities.
  • Review equipment build progress, controls and logic development, timing, and adherence to specifications.
  • Conduct equipment runoffs and supplier buyoffs.
  • Support the development of equipment installation packages and provide technical support during installation.
  • Assist plant teams in resolving installation, launch, and operational issues.
  • Solve or support resolution of operational problems as required.
  • Actively partner with manufacturing operations to ensure equipment meets production needs.
  • Support deployment of common systems, methods, and standards defined in the Bill of Process and Bill of Equipment.
  • Drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, responsiveness, productivity, and safety.
  • Develop and manage complex project timing in Microsoft Project and integrate schedules into MasterDot.
  • Support process simulation, identify constraints, and optimize system-level performance.
  • Manage multi-million-dollar Appropriation Requests.
  • Forecast CTLF requirements for capital, operating expenses, bundled services, travel, and overtime.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • At least five years of experience purchasing, specifying, launching, or supporting high-volume manufacturing equipment.
  • Understanding of engineering theory and equipment design principles.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing operations, engineering processes, and industry best practices.
  • Technical knowledge and experience in process engineering disciplines.
  • Basic understanding of equipment specifications and launch deliverables.
  • Knowledge of and ability to implement Global Manufacturing System (GMS) principles.
  • Experience developing complex project schedules using Microsoft Project and integrating them into MasterDot.
  • Experience with process simulation and resolving constraints to optimize system-level performance.
  • Experience managing multi-million-dollar capital appropriation requests.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with limited direct supervision.
  • Strong systems-thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve unusual or complex problems.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working directly on a plant floor or in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in multiple manufacturing engineering assignments with demonstrated individual or team-based accomplishments.
  • Experience with casting processes and foundry equipment.
  • Experience using Practical Problem Solving, 7-Diamonds, Red X, or Operational Excellence methodologies.
  • Demonstrated people leadership skills.
  • Experience supporting equipment deployment and launch in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
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 onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.The selected candidate will be required to travel at least 50% or more on a frequent basis.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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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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