General Motors

Resident Product Engineer

General Motors$90K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in transmission design-release-validation-quality
  • Deep knowledge of product engineering processes like Engineering Change Management
  • Understanding of Engine/Transmission/RESS/Drive Unit design and validation
  • Familiarity with Energy Conversion Systems and their operational principles
  • Strong communication skills for fast-paced collaboration
  • Excellent analytical skills for complex production problem-solving

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact for product/process communication with engineering and manufacturing teams
  • Drive issue resolution for components and assemblies related to design specifications
  • Lead warranty issue investigations in partnership with quality engineering
  • Address material scrap issues by evaluating quality holds and coordinating salvage procedures
  • Provide feedback on lessons learned to product teams, focusing on design improvements
  • Guide new design launches and changes through requisite production and change management reviews
  • Evaluate manufacturing change requests to ensure product integrity and quality

Benefits

  • Eligibility for relocation benefits for the right candidate
  • Opportunity for domestic travel up to 5%
  • Collaborative environment with opportunities to work across multiple plant locations
  • Involvement in diverse engineering and quality improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role:

The Resident Product Engineer supports production operations by representing Design and Product Engineering at Engine, Transmission, RESS, or Drive Unit manufacturing locations.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
  • Function as the focal point for communicating product/process related issues between Product Engineering, Product Teams and Manufacturing Plant personnel
  • Lead resolution of component, subsystem, and assembly issues within the plant which are related to product engineering design and/or specifications
  • Lead activities to root cause and address warranty issues in conjunction with the site quality engineering group
  • Lead activities to root cause and address material scrap issues through assessment of material on quality hold and establishment of salvage, repair, and/or rework procedures as applicable
  • Feed back learnings from TWOs and quality issues to DREs and Technical Specialists with focus on strengthening BOD/BOM through personal input of DFM/DFA experience.
  • Support the introduction and launch of new designs and design change requests into production through PTRs, ETRs, SPCRs, plant readiness reviews, and change management
  • Engage with Plant Floor Change Management (PFCM) requests to assess manufacturing changes which could impact the quality or functionality of product hardware
  • Support the release of BOD/BOM compliant designs within the plant
  • Support planning, build programs, and execution of pilot, preproduction and prototype build activity
  • Support the product team through participation in standard meetings such as PRT, PET, PAPIR, CPIT, DSE, and Plant Quality Team meetings
  • Support processes within and across HRC and system engineers to communicate/document component and system issues as well as best practices
  • Engage and inform Plant personnel regarding product function and requirements
  • Support plant BIQ activities and continuous quality improvement
  • Domestic travel - up to 5%


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
  • 5+ years of transmission design-release-validation-quality experience is required.
  • Comprehensive understanding of product engineering processes and tools such as Engineering Change Management, GPDP, PRTS-JIRA, DFMEA/PFMEA, QDAP, P-release, PPAP, TWOs, etc.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Design, Development & Validation activities for Engine/Transmission/RESS/Drive Unit
  • Knowledge of engineering theory and operating principles of Energy Conversion Systems
  • High level of oral & written communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with colleagues locally and at remote sites
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team environment and with all levels of the organization
  • High level of analytical problem-solving skills in a production environment where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult.
  • Willingness to travel as required


What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Advanced Degree in Engineering or Business
  • Multiple DRE assignments in various PMT's with successful individual and team-based achievements
  • Cross functional experiences in areas such as Calibration, Validation, Analysis, etc.
  • Manufacturing experience in casting, machining and assembly
  • Red X / DFSS certification
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.

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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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Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
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$122.4 billion
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