General Motors

Ergonomist

General Motors • $80K — $95K *
Flint, MI 48504In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of ergonomics or industrial engineering experience in manufacturing/assembly operations.
  • Proven project management skills in manufacturing or ergonomics.
  • Strong leadership and communication abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data visualization tools like Excel and Power BI.
  • Willingness to work off-shift and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

  • Implement ergonomics process with UAW partners according to the National UAW-GM Ergonomics Agreement.
  • Act as the ergonomics subject matter expert for launch and production operations.
  • Analyze and report on ergonomic injury data; develop metrics to track trends.
  • Perform ergonomic risk analyses for current and future job states.
  • Apply GM Ergonomics Design Requirements to ensure compliance.
  • Collaborate with various departments to address ergonomic risks and implement solutions.
  • Lead training sessions on ergonomics for plant employees.

Benefits

  • Potential eligibility for relocation benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

Flint Engine is seeking an Ergonomist to join the UAW-GM Joint Ergonomics Technical Team (JETT), a collaborative partnership dedicated to reducing cumulative trauma injuries and enhancing workplace safety for all plant personnel. In this role, you will lead the plant's ergonomics process alongside UAW partners, leveraging data, ergonomic assessment tools, and cross-functional collaboration to identify risks, implement effective solutions, and support both current manufacturing operations and future product programs.

Following the completion of upcoming launch activities, this position will evolve into a broader Industrial Engineering role while continuing to maintain key ergonomics responsibilities, offering a unique opportunity to develop expertise across both disciplines and make a lasting impact on plant performance and employee well-being.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
  • Implement and co-administer the plant ergonomics process with UAW partners in alignment with the National UAW-GM Ergonomics Agreement and GM's Workplace Safety System Performance Standard.
  • Serve as the plant ergonomics subject matter expert, supporting launch, production trials, productivity initiatives, and day-to-day operations.
  • Capture, analyze, and report ergonomic and medical injury/illness data; develop metrics and track trends to identify risk and drive action.
  • Perform first- and second-level ergonomic risk analyses for current and future states using approved tools.
  • Apply GM Ergonomics Design Requirements (e.g., CMA, LMS, containers, dollies, POU racks) to jobs and material handling systems to ensure compliance with ergonomic guidelines.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with UAW ergonomic partners, plant medical, and other key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production, and other functions to identify ergonomic risks, develop solutions, implement job modifications, and drive issues to closure.
  • Enter ergonomic issues into the GM Technical Ergonomic Database (TED) or related systems and manage them through closure.
  • Support remediation of ergonomic line-balance concerns, including review and evaluation of APS ergonomic screening flags.
  • Lead and facilitate formal and informal injury-reduction and continuous-improvement initiatives.
  • Conduct ergonomics-related training and presentations for salaried and hourly employees.
  • Drive innovation in tools, technologies, processes, and devices that reduce ergonomic risks and injuries.
  • Support ergonomic activities associated with new product planning and launch and align with corporate ergonomics initiatives.
  • Provide regular updates to the Plant Safety Review Board (PSRB) and participate in the Local Joint Health and Safety Committee (LJHSC).
  • Support the development and execution of the annual Ergonomic Business Plan Deployment (BPD).
  • Perform additional Industrial Engineering or ergonomics-related assignments as required.


Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • 5 years of ergonomics or industrial engineering experience in manufacturing/assembly operations.
  • Demonstrated experience organizing, planning, and executing manufacturing and/or ergonomics projects, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
  • Ability to work off-shift and over time as needed.


What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • 5+ years of ergonomics or industrial engineering experience in manufacturing/assembly operations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related ergonomics/industrial engineering field, or equivalent experience.
  • 1+ years of experience using ergonomic analysis tools (e.g., digital human modeling, ergonomics software).
  • Prior leadership experience (formal or informal).
  • Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes and how they impact ergonomic risk.
  • Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP) and proficiency in the Throughput Improvement Process (TIP).
  • Experience working in or supervising employees in a union environment; demonstrated ability to work effectively with the UAW and/or other unions.
  • Knowledge of 3D CAD software and Digital Human Modeling tools to support ergonomic assessments and workstation design reviews.
  • Experience with APS, TED, and other GM ergonomics or production systems and tools.
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.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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