General Motors

Manufacturing Weld Engineer - Body

General Motors$80K — $95K *
Flint, MI 48504In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in welding
  • Proficient in complex problem-solving
  • Experience in leading cross-functional teams
  • Ability to manage multiple critical issues simultaneously
  • Capable of performing under high-stress conditions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Maintain quality standards across various departments and for the customer
  • Monitor joining metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with joining and dispensing PCP requirements
  • Support operations and project work to enhance manufacturing processes
  • Investigate problems and utilize PPS for resolution
  • Compile reports on issues and preventive measures
  • Draft and revise work instructions and training material
  • Assist in preparing weld quality assessments for plant leadership

Benefits

  • Work in a hands-on, dynamic manufacturing environment
  • Opportunity for professional development and process improvement
  • Engagement with various departments and external suppliers
  • Leadership role with direct impact on team performance
  • Participation in innovative technologies like manufacturing automation and robotics
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

Flint Assembly is looking for an individual that has experience in joining and dispensing methodologies. The candidate would be responsible for maintaining and continually improving our vast welding and sealing network. Additionally, the candidate would be responsible for serving as group leader to the Div 1 hourly employees responsible for validating the performance of said network. This role involves significant amount of interaction with other departments within the plant and suppliers.

What You'll Do/Responsibilities:
  • Maintain quality standards. Internal to Body, external to Paint, GA and to the customer
  • Monitor joining metrics and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure adherence to all joining and dispense PCP requirements
  • Support Floor Operations, Process Improvements, Project Work, TIP Action Items.
  • Problem investigation and resolution utilizing PPS.
  • Perform report out on issues and what the corrective actions to prevent in the future
  • Write work instructions / TIS's / STS's updating existing processes and training individuals
  • Supporting Model Year changes related to build out and startup -
  • Assist in preparing weld quality reports and reviews for plant leadership
  • Manage Hourly EE: Kronos, VAC, OT
  • Maintain relationships with UAW and other support personnel
  • Business Plan Deployment (BPD) and Global Manufacturing System (GMS)


Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • 3+ years' experience within manufacturing environment
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in welding within a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to solve complex problems
  • Ability to work effectively with a cross-functional group; leading the group as needed
  • Ability to multi-task on multiple critical issues at the same time
  • Ability to work effectively under a high amount of stress
  • Ability to work overtime as needed
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills


What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Experience in manufacturing automation: robotic welding and dispense operations
  • Experience with Fanuc robots
  • Bachelor's Degree in Weld Engineering
  • Previous welding experience in a Manufacturing facility
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization


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

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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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