General Motors

Product Interface Engineer

General Motors • $80K — $95K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with various teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges.
  • Facilitation and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to travel locally as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Product Engineering to incorporate Manufacturing Requirements and Best Practices into designs.
  • Ensure designs support Common Datum Locating Strategy (CDLS) and dimensional strategies.
  • Validate that product designs are aligned with global inter-buildability strategies.
  • Develop and execute a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) to streamline product execution.
  • Manage Manufacturing Concept Sheets and Study Requests, maintaining accurate logs.
  • Handle Engineering Change Management (ECM) changes affecting Body-in-White (BIW).
  • Support the Issue Resolution Team (IRT) for product and process issues during builds.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with required on-site presence.
  • Potential for relocation benefits.
  • Opportunities for local travel up to 25%.
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role

The Product Interface (PI) Engineer serves as the primary liaison between Body Manufacturing Engineering (ME Body) and Product Engineering. In this role, you will ensure product designs are driven by manufacturing needs through the effective application of Manufacturing Requirements (MRs) and Best Practices (BPs).

You will help enable global inter-buildability, maintain high levels of static quality, and align product development with GM’s Lean manufacturing principles and systems. PI Engineers support programs throughout the entire Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP) lifecycle, identify solutions to complex problems, and pursue opportunities to reduce cost.

What You’ll Do

  • Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure Manufacturing Requirements and Best Practices are incorporated into product program design releases.

  • Ensure product designs support Common Datum Locating Strategy (CDLS), hole-to-hole, and Body Shop ABC dimensional strategies.

  • Ensure product designs support global inter-buildability strategies.

  • Develop and execute a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) to support product program execution.

  • Manage Manufacturing Concept Sheets and Study Requests, including maintaining accurate tracking logs.

  • Manage Engineering Change Management (ECM) changes that impact Body-in-White (BIW).

  • Develop and maintain the Product Engineering Drive Cost Increase Tracking Log.

  • Develop, submit, and track material orders for tooling integration and buy-off.

  • Develop, submit, and track material orders for Manufacturing Validation Events.

  • Support the purchased-part sourcing process.

  • Support the Issue Resolution Team (IRT) by helping drive integrated resolution of product and process issues during plant builds.

  • Support the Vehicle Dimensional Quality Manager (VDQM) and Dimensional Team in achieving nominal body quality and developing and executing the Critical Interface Plan.

  • Develop Appendix B1 documentation for Statements of Requirements (SORs).

  • Participate in technical reviews.

  • Resolve subassembly strategy issues.

Required Qualifications – Your Skills & Abilities

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.

  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, plant personnel, and suppliers.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex challenges.

  • Facilitation and leadership skills.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

  • Ability to travel locally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications – What Will Set You Apart

  • 1 62 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.

  • Experience with Body-in-White (BIW) tooling design and build.

  • Experience using Teamcenter and VisMockup.

  • Familiarity with math-based manufacturing or dimensional processes.

  • Familiarity with General Motors North America (GMNA) standards.

  • Knowledge of the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP) and related deliverables.

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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. 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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