General Motors

Execution Zone Engineer – General Assembly Manufacturing/ Final Assembly

General Motors • $80K — $100K *
Arlington, TX 76010In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 2+ years of manufacturing or production engineering experience.
  • Experience with manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
  • Capable of managing multiple projects and solving technical problems independently.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written forms.
  • Willingness to travel extensively (up to 75%) and work off-shift hours.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering activities for manufacturing zones during product launches.
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and automation systems.
  • Manage projects from conception to production launch.
  • Act as the main engineering contact for production areas to meet timelines.
  • Collaborate with various departments to tackle manufacturing challenges.
  • Provide technical guidance to equipment suppliers during project execution.
  • Support manufacturing readiness through various validation and improvement activities.
  • Drive initiatives focused on safety, quality, and productivity.

Benefits

  • Potential for relocation assistance.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Participation in a stimulating and dynamic work environment.
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role

As a General Assembly Manufacturing Engineering Execution Zone Engineer, you will lead the development, launch, and optimization of manufacturing processes within General Assembly and Final Assembly. You will be responsible for implementing automation, tooling, and equipment solutions that support new vehicle programs, model changes, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring safety, quality, and operational performance.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

  • Lead manufacturing engineering activities for assigned General Assembly/Final Assembly zones supporting new product launches, model changes, and production operations.
  • Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, automation systems, equipment, tooling, conveyors, and workstation designs.
  • Manage equipment and tooling projects from concept through procurement, installation, validation, and production launch.
  • Serve as the primary engineering contact for assigned production areas, ensuring launch milestones, readiness targets, and program timelines are achieved.
  • Collaborate with Product Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and suppliers to resolve manufacturing challenges and drive successful program execution.
  • Provide technical leadership to equipment suppliers and integrators throughout design, build, installation, and commissioning activities.
  • Support build events, launch activities, process validation, PFMEA development, and issue resolution to ensure manufacturing readiness.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, ergonomics, material flow, and cost reduction.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relative experience.
  • 2+ years of manufacturing, process, industrial, or production engineering experience.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation systems, or assembly processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and solve complex technical problems independently.
  • Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Flexibility to support extensive travel (up to 75%), including during critical launch periods, and availability to work off-shift hours, weekends, holidays, and other non-standard schedules as business needs require.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience supporting General Assembly, Final Assembly, or other automotive manufacturing operations.
  • Experience with automation, robotics, conveyors, fastening systems, PLCs, or industrial controls.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Red X, or similar problem-solving methodologies.
  • Experience managing equipment installations, manufacturing launches, and production readiness activities.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and manufacturing layouts.
  • Knowledge of PFMEA, process validation, and manufacturing risk assessment methodologies.
  • Familiarity with OSHA requirements and manufacturing safety standards.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing operations in a high-volume production environment.

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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 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.

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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Learn more about General Motors
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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