General Motors

Senior Execution Lead - Machining

General Motors • $100K — $120K *
Spring Hill, TN 37174In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
  • Minimum seven years in manufacturing/engineering roles.
  • Proven ability to lead machining projects, particularly crankshaft processes.
  • Strong expertise in machining equipment, tooling, and gaging.
  • Experience managing OEMs and working across various shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee safety reviews and ergonomic assessments for machining processes.
  • Create and update process flow diagrams and sequence-of-operations documentation.
  • Translate process needs into specifications for machinery and tools.
  • Develop error-proofing and process control strategies.
  • Facilitate PFMEA and Control Plans with cross-function teams.
  • Manage the complete machining process from concept to plant handover.
  • Track program timelines and risks while providing updates on launch readiness.

Benefits

  • Potential for relocation assistance offered.
  • Regular interaction in a team-oriented environment.
  • Opportunities for creativity and initiative in projects.
  • Chance to work with cross-functional teams on innovative solutions.
  • Flexibility to engage in off-shift and weekend work during crucial launch phases.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Machining leads the development, execution, and launch of machining processes and equipment from concept through plant handover. This role ensures safety, quality, cost, timing, and manufacturing capability targets are achieved while delivering robust machining systems aligned with GM standards.

The position works cross-functionally with Product Engineering, Plant Engineering, Controls, Quality, Operations, OEMs, integration suppliers, and launch execution teams. The ideal candidate demonstrates creativity, initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What You'll Do
  • Perform safety reviews, Safety Observation Tours, and ergonomic assessments for new and modified machining processes.
  • Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, routings, and sequence-of-operations documentation.
  • Translate process requirements into Statements of Requirements for machine tools, fixtures, gaging, cutting tools, and automation.
  • Define error-proofing, nonconforming-product, backup, and process-control strategies.
  • Lead PFMEA and Control Plan development with cross-functional teams.
  • Support capability studies, type studies, error-proofing validation, and dimensional performance activities.
  • Lead machining scope from concept through installation, equipment run-off, launch, and plant handover.
  • Own crankshaft machining scope, while also supporting sustainment and capacity improvements for block and head machining.
  • Manage OEMs and suppliers through design, build, debug, and run-off activities.
  • Develop and maintain Launch Wall and Master Dot timing.
  • Ensure equipment meets throughput, quality, safety, ergonomic, and manufacturing capability requirements.
  • Forecast spending and manage Shopping Carts and invoicing.
  • Support asset-tracking activities, including Brass Tags, METLs, and SPS1Bs.
  • Provide regular program updates covering timing, risks, issues, and launch readiness.
  • Maintain the program issues list and drive timely closure.
  • Capture, share, and implement lessons learned across programs and sites.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • At least seven years of manufacturing or manufacturing engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently execute projects across block, head, and crankshaft machining.
  • Experience leading machining processing, execution, and launch activities, particularly crankshaft machining.
  • Strong understanding of crankshaft processes, equipment, OEMs, tooling, and gaging.
  • Experience launching crankshaft machining lines or cells.
  • Experience overseeing service engineers, junior engineers, and OEM partners.
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and project execution skills.
  • Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and GM Manufacturing System principles.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with OEMs and integration suppliers.
  • Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, GPDP, and GM Global Manufacturing Engineering standards.
  • Willingness to support off-shift, weekend, and holiday activities during installation and launch.


Location and Work Environment
  • Function: Global Manufacturing Engineering
  • Location: Spring Hill Complex
  • Regular presence at the engine plant is required during installation, tryout, and launch.
  • Periodic domestic and international travel is required to support supplier visits, design reviews, run-offs, integration activities, and launches.
  • Support for first-, second-, and third-shift activities, including occasional weekends and holidays, may be required during implementation and launch.


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.

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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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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