General Motors

Launch Electrical Wiring Engineer

General Motors$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
  • Experience with automotive electrical subsystems
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25-50%
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Support vehicle launches
  • Act as a key member of the plant Electrical Team
  • Complete GM and supplier training; support launch activities
  • Implement the Launch Protection Plan and Electrical Bill of Operations
  • Participate in wire harness and electrical architecture reviews
  • Support virtual builds and assess manufacturability
  • Ensure defect-free harness delivery by collaborating with teams
  • Lead in-plant wiring harness assessments and troubleshooting
  • Document lessons learned and track electrical issues to closure

Benefits

  • Opportunity for relocation benefits
  • Participation in comprehensive GM training programs
  • Exposure to automotive manufacturing processes
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in an engaging environment
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role: The Launch Electrical Wiring Coordinator role is the key person at Launch to get the wire harness design and manufacturing right. This role participates in the GM Automotive Manufacturing Electrical College (AMEC) for thorough training before launch activities begin.

What You'll Do:

  • Support vehicle launches

  • Serve as a key member of the plant Electrical Team

  • Complete required GM and supplier training and support launch activities at GM plants and wiring suppliers (travel required).

  • Implement and execute the Launch Protection Plan and Electrical Bill of Operations (BoO) at wiring harness suppliers, including on‑site workshops and assessments.

  • Act as the plant and supplier voice in wire harness and electrical architecture reviews

  • Support virtual builds, architecture working calls, and early build readiness to assess manufacturability and repair strategies.

  • Ensure defect‑free harness delivery by collaborating with packaging teams, suppliers, and assembly plants.

  • Support electrical issues including warranty

  • Lead and support in‑plant wiring harness assessments, electrical troubleshooting, and corrective actions.

  • Document lessons learned, create actionable follow‑ups from electrical failures, and track issues to closure to support continuous improvement and GCA/OPEX initiatives.

Your Skills & Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field

  • Experience with automotive electrical subsystems

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25–50%

  • Strong interpersonal and team-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills:

  • 3+ years previous experience with automotive electrical sub-systems

  • Prior manufacturing plant experience in either Electrical or Plant Floor Operations

  • Experience Electrical Engineering

  • Experience in automotive manufacturing

  • Supervisory role on plant floor, experience with managing UAW employees

  • Thorough knowledge of Manufacturing Requirements and how they impact the build process

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 on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role. 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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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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