General Motors

Process Engineer

General Motors • $76K — $114K *
St Catharines, ON L2M 0A2In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field preferred).
  • Experience in a manufacturing engineering role, particularly in the automotive sector.
  • Familiarity with GM Manufacturing System (GMS) or similar lean methodologies.
  • Proficiency in Process Engineering techniques such as optimization and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Apply GMS principles to reduce waste and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Conduct detailed Process Engineering analyses including PFMEA.
  • Manage and improve existing processes to optimize uptime and throughput.
  • Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve issues.
  • Prepare detailed analyses related to manufacturing processes.

Benefits

  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and family-related leave.
  • Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision benefits, including wellness incentives.
  • Life insurance coverage for employees and their families.
  • Defined Contribution Pension plan with company matching.
  • GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for employees' families and friends.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Vacancy Status

Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)

AI Disclosure

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

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

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our Engineering Group at GM of Canada Company, St. Catharines Propulsion Plant. This role will be instrumental in optimizing our manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across our operations.

Job Responsibilities
  • Apply General Motors Manufacturing System (GMS) principles to identify and eliminate waste, standardize processes, and improve overall operational efficiency.
  • Conduct in-depth Process Engineering analyses, including process flow PFMEA, cycle time studies, and bottleneck identification.
  • Manage existing processes, and develop opportunities to improve uptimes, cycle times, adn throughput, including implement new manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and maintenance to resolve manufacturing issues and drive continuous improvement in a unionized environment.
  • Prepare detailed analysis, related to manufacturing processes and projects.


Job Qualifications
  • Successful completion of a bachelor's degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Related field preferred).
  • Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably within the automotive industry. Understanding Engine component manufacturing is a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience with General Motors Manufacturing System (GMS) or similar lean manufacturing methodologies.
  • Expertise in Process Engineering techniques, including process optimization and troubleshooting.
  • Experience leading and facilitating Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


Compensation

The salary range for this role is $76,100.00 to $114,300.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Benefits:

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
  • Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
  • Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
  • Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
  • GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.


THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS BENEFITS. ANY RELOCATION COSTS WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

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.
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 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 is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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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