General Motors

Manufacturing Engineer - Program Manager

General Motors • $105K — $140K *
Rochester, NY 14609In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or 4+ years equivalent experience in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
  • Strong understanding and practical experience with machining and assembly processes
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead through influence as an individual contributor
  • Organize and ensure results for product changes throughout lifecycle
  • Deliver launch milestones per Program Timing
  • Drive quality at Launch & Program levels
  • Oversee product change review board and associated duties using GM GMCH Teamcenter software
  • Coordinate launch activities following GM-specific processes like APQP and MQRR
  • Utilize advanced problem solving and continuous improvement tools to reduce costs

Benefits

  • Variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs including medical, dental, and vision
  • Retirement savings plan and life insurance options
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Tuition assistance programs
  • Employee assistance program and GM vehicle discounts
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 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Rochester on a full-time basis.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer/Program Manager to lead on going and launching products and programs.

This role will be part of the combined Program Management / Product Launch Team. This role may consist of launch or program management work.

The advanced career level Manufacturing Program Manager, able to work autonomously with occasional guidance from supervision. Skilled in sequence and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities necessary for the production of parts. Strong organizational skills and leading results through influence. Work is performed in a centralized manufacturing plant where creativity and initiative is exercised as well as independent judgement.

What You'll Do

  • Individual contributor who will lead through influence
  • Lead, organize, follow, and ensure results for product changes throughout the lifecycle of the product
  • Deliver launch milestones in accordance with Program Timing
  • Drive Launch & Program level quality
  • Ownership of respective product change review board & corresponding change leader duties (use of GM GMCH Teamcenter software)
  • Coordinate all associated launch activities for respective programs following APQP, MQRR, and other GM specific launch processes.
  • Ensure all launching and current products are complaint with GMS (GM Global Manufacturing System)
  • Utilize advanced problem solving and continuous improvement tools to reduce cost (RedX, OpEx, etc.)
  • Support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and documentation to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with multiple teams across the organization, in-person & virtually, to ensure manufacturability of new products and components.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree or 4+ years equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding and practical experience with various machining and assembly processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot

What Can Give you a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Led capital equipment build projects with OEM partners while meeting schedule and budget targets.
  • Proven experience in interpreting and utilizing blueprints and machine schematics.
  • Ability to Addresses and evaluate a diverse range of issues using innovative methods and proposing alternative approaches.

Compensation:

  • The expected base compensation for this role is: $105,600 - $140,700. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

  • GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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.

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
NASDAQ
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