General Motors

Manufacturing Engineer-Pontiac Stamping

General Motors • $80K — $95K *
Pontiac, MI 48340In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in press shop production and equipment maintenance
  • Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Understanding of engineering theory, manufacturing methods, and equipment operating principles
  • Experience managing projects with changing schedules and budget constraints
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools
  • Experience using CAD software like AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS
  • Strong problem-solving skills and initiative

Responsibilities

  • Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for press system issues
  • Analyze systems to improve accuracy, reliability, and performance
  • Troubleshoot technical issues with equipment and automation systems
  • Support initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality
  • Conduct design analysis for mechanical systems and equipment
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation for equipment and systems
  • Monitor and support maintenance metrics such as downtime and uptime

Benefits

  • Eligibility for relocation benefits
  • Onsite work at Pontiac Metal Center
  • Focus on employee well-being and career progression
  • Collaboration in a culture that promotes change and inclusivity
Full Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer- Pontiac Stamping

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to our Pontiac Metal Center plant location

Sponsorship: 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.

The Role

As a Press Manufacturing Engineer at Pontiac Stamping, you will play a critical role in advancing our maintenance systems to world-class standards through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, solution design, implementation, and optimization of press and automation systems that support stamping operations.

In this role, you will contribute to innovative manufacturing solutions that improve safety, quality, throughput, and reliability. You will be responsible for maintaining press systems in optimal operating condition, developing maintenance plans that define technical resources and spare parts requirements, identifying process improvement opportunities, and supporting the effective use of equipment, tooling, materials, and personnel.

This position requires sound technical judgment, hands-on problem-solving skills, and the ability to work across a broad range of mechanical and manufacturing systems. You will collaborate closely with engineering, suppliers, plant teams, and controls engineers. In addition to leading technical initiatives, you may provide directions to engineers, group leaders, and skilled trades to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and effectively.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve press system issues
  • Analyze existing systems and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, reliability, speed, and overall performance
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues involving equipment, machinery, and automation systems
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and cost performance
  • Perform design analysis for mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation related to equipment and system design, development, and implementation
  • Monitor and support key maintenance metrics, including MTTR, MTBF, downtime, and uptime
  • Partner with internal teams and external suppliers to implement cost-reduction strategies and manufacturing improvements
  • Support training for production and plant personnel on the operation and maintenance of press and automation systems
  • Specify, procure, develop, integrate, and validate press system solutions for stamping operations

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in press shop production and maintenance of manufacturing machinery and equipment
  • Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics
  • Understanding of engineering theory, manufacturing methods, and equipment operating principles
  • Experience managing projects involving changing production schedules, budget constraints, and multiple stakeholders
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Microsoft Project
  • Experience using CAD and engineering systems such as AutoCAD, Unigraphics, SOLIDWORKS, Teamcenter, or Teamcenter Visualization
  • Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and the ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations
  • High level of integrity and the ability to work independently
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Strong sense of urgency
  • Results-oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in stamping and maintenance
  • Experience with Crossbar and Tandem press systems
  • Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting industrial machinery or automation systems
  • SAP system proficiency
  • MAXIMO maintenance management system proficiency
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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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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