General Motors

Manufacturing Engineer - Driveline 2nd shift

General Motors$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering
  • Experience in high-volume assembly and automated systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills with data analysis
  • Knowledge of safety and quality systems in manufacturing
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Practical, hands-on approach to engineering challenges
  • Ability to manage floor support and long-term improvements

Responsibilities

  • Support daily manufacturing engineering needs in driveline assembly
  • Lead root cause analysis for manufacturing issues
  • Develop and enhance assembly processes for optimal performance
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on efficiency
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions
  • Manage equipment and process changes from concept to execution
  • Analyze production data to identify trends and suggest corrective actions

Benefits

  • Eligible for relocation benefits
  • Opportunity for overtime hours as required
Full Job Description
Job Description

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role

General Motors is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support Driveline Assembly operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this role, you will lead and support manufacturing engineering activities focused on safety, quality, throughput, cost, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced assembly environment.

This position is a Level 6 individual contributor level based on the selected candidate's experience, technical depth, and demonstrated ability to lead problem solving and deliver results across the organization.

What You'll Do
  • Support daily manufacturing engineering needs for driveline assembly operations, including troubleshooting equipment, process, tooling, quality, and material flow issues
  • Lead root cause problem solving for safety, quality, downtime, and throughput losses using structured methods and data-driven analysis
  • Develop, implement, and improve assembly processes to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to ergonomics, standardized work, scrap reduction, cycle time, and OEE
  • Partner with production, maintenance, quality, controls, materials, and launch teams to deliver robust manufacturing solutions
  • Lead and support equipment and process changes, including specification development, trials, validation, implementation, and start-up support
  • Establish and maintain process documentation, work instructions, PFMEA inputs, control plan updates, and standardized manufacturing practices
  • Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, prioritize issues, and recommend corrective actions
  • Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and model year changes within the assembly area
  • Ensure compliance with GM safety requirements, built-in quality expectations, and manufacturing standards
  • Provide technical guidance to operators, skilled trades, and less experienced engineers as needed

Required Qualifications
  • Ability to work overtime hours as required
  • 3+ yrs of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, process engineering, or a related production environment
  • Experience supporting assembly operations, automated manufacturing systems, or high-volume production processes
  • Demonstrated problem-solving capability using structured methods and data analysis
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing safety, quality systems, process control, and continuous improvement principles
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels
  • Strong technical ownership in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to balance urgent floor support with long-term process improvement
  • Sound judgment and a bias for action in resolving production issues
  • Capability to influence across teams and drive alignment on solutions
  • A practical, hands-on approach paired with analytical problem solving

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in driveline, powertrain, transmission, axle, or other complex mechanical assembly environments
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Experience with launch support, equipment integration, or process validation
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing, standardized work, PFMEA, control plans, and error-proofing
  • Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, automation interfaces, and troubleshooting in a production setting
  • Experience using statistical tools, data visualization, and manufacturing performance metrics to drive decisions
  • Proven ability to lead continuous improvement projects with measurable results


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.

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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1908
5 Year Trend
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