General Motors

Resident Paint Engineer

General Motors • $88K — $105K *
Wentzville, MO 63385In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or project execution.
  • Proven skills in developing project scopes and specifications.
  • Experience coordinating teams and contractors during project execution.
  • Ability to manage projects independently and address complex issues.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

  • Develop project concepts and define scopes of work.
  • Procure long-lead items and prepare purchase requisitions.
  • Lead technical bid reviews and coordinate with suppliers.
  • Manage design changes and document project impacts.
  • Oversee installation and integrate equipment into the Paint Shop.
  • Lead startup and commissioning activities for new systems.
  • Serve as the liaison between the plant and Vehicle Systems.

Benefits

  • Flexibility to work from home occasionally based on project needs.
  • Potential for relocation benefits for qualifying candidates.
  • Opportunity to be involved in state-of-the-art paint systems projects.
  • Independently manage projects providing significant responsibility and autonomy.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This role is primarily on-site at GM's Wentzville manufacturing facility, with occasional flexibility to work from home when business needs and project activities allow. The role may require support during plant shutdowns and weekend work as needed.

The Role
As a Paint Shop Resident Engineer, you will lead the execution of machinery and equipment projects for GM's Vehicle Systems Paint Group. You will manage projects from concept development through design, procurement, installation, integration, startup, commissioning, and safety buyoff. Working closely with plant teams, suppliers, professional service providers, and construction contractors, you will help deliver safe, reliable, state-of-the-art paint systems while refurbishing and upgrading existing equipment. This role offers the opportunity to independently manage projects and serve as the primary connection between the plant and Vehicle Systems.

What You'll Do
  • Develop project concepts, define scopes of work, create bid specifications and schedules, and engage professional engineering services when needed.
  • Identify and procure long-lead items, facilities, machinery, and equipment for Paint Shop projects, including preparing purchase requisitions and supporting GM's Purchasing Bid & Award Process.
  • Lead technical bid reviews and coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers throughout equipment engineering, fabrication, and delivery.
  • Manage design changes through the field order process and maintain clear documentation of scope, cost, schedule, and technical impacts.
  • Oversee on-site installation, construction coordination, schedule performance, and progress; integrate machinery and equipment into the Paint Shop.
  • Lead system startup, debug, commissioning, and plant integration activities, including coordination of functional and safety buyoffs such as red, yellow, and green tag processes.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the plant and Vehicle Systems by providing timely updates on equipment failures, breakdowns, lost production, surveys, and technical studies.
  • Support recurring Paint Shop activities, including monthly Paint 4-Walls reporting, annual color trials for new color introductions, and semiannual Paint Shop Durability Audits.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent engineering experience, required.
  • Five or more years of engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial facilities, machinery and equipment, project execution, or a related field, required.
  • Experience developing project scopes, specifications, schedules, purchase requisitions, and technical documentation.
  • Experience coordinating suppliers, contractors, plant stakeholders, and cross-functional teams through project execution.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently, prioritize competing demands, and solve complex problems in a timely manner.
  • Strong organization, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with people across all levels of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated project or team leadership experience and the ability to work effectively in a manufacturing plant environment.
  • Ability to support plant shutdowns and occasional weekend work when required by project timing or business needs.
  • Demonstrated alignment with GM Behaviors, including Inclusion, Think Customer, Innovate Now, Look Ahead, One Team, Be Bold, It's on Me, and Winning with Integrity.


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Experience specifying, commissioning, operating, refurbishing, or upgrading paint shop equipment and systems.
  • Working knowledge of major paint processes, including phosphate, ELPO, ovens, air houses, paint mix, sludge, sealing, primer, and topcoat.
  • Experience executing projects in a vehicle manufacturing or paint shop environment.
  • Familiarity with machinery and equipment procurement, supplier technical reviews, field order/change-control processes, and functional or safety buyoffs.
  • Experience supporting equipment failure investigations, production-loss reporting, durability audits, color trials, or similar plant technical activities.


#LI-MH1
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.Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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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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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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