General Motors

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Gears

General Motors$85K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in an engineering support role in a CNC machining environment (hypoid gears preferred)
  • Deep knowledge of grinding, lapping, shot peening, and gear metrology processes
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
  • Availability for weekends and overtime as needed

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert in hypoid gear manufacturing
  • Develop and train teams on standard work and documentation
  • Collaborate with various teams on product design improvements
  • Mentor manufacturing engineers and production personnel
  • Improve relationships between gear manufacturing and axle assembly teams
  • Provide technical leadership for manufacturing and maintenance operations
  • Lead cross-functional quality and process issue resolution
  • Plan and execute projects to meet operational objectives

Benefits

  • Potential eligibility for relocation assistance
  • Onsite work arrangement at Grand Rapids Operations
  • Opportunity to work on innovative technologies and processes
  • Chance to lead continuous improvement initiatives
  • Involvement with cross-functional teams and project execution
Full Job Description

Job Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Work Arrangement​​: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Grand Rapids Operations on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate must have availability to work any shift; overtime and some weekends are expected.

The Role:

As a Senior Gear Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for hypoid gear manufacturing, providing technical leadership and hands-on expertise in gear quality, process optimization, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement across high-volume machining operations.
  • Develop, maintain and train teams on standard work, setup sheets, tooling lists and cell documentation for hypoid gear production.
  • Collaborate with Product Engineering, Quality, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) on product designs for continuous improvements activities.
  • Mentor and coach manufacturing engineers and production personnel; transfer knowledge to sustain continuous improvements and reduce process variation with process documentation and document control.
  • Build and sustain a good working relationship between hypoid gear manufacturing and axle assembly teams to improve quality and manufacturing uptime.

What You’ll Do: 

Responsible for supporting activities that may include:

  • Provide day-to-day technical leadership and support for manufacturing operations, maintenance, and CNC machining processes.
  • Serve as a technical resource for gear quality standards and support Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) initiatives across multiple departments.
  • Drive safety, quality, throughput, and equipment efficiency improvements through root cause analysis, problem solving, lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Develop, implement, and sustain process improvements, innovative technologies, and manufacturing solutions that enhance operational performance and reduce variation.
  • Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve quality, process, equipment, and reliability issues while supporting production schedules and product requirements.
  • Provide technical direction and oversight for internal teams, contractors, vendors, and external resources supporting manufacturing and maintenance.
  • Develop, maintain, and ensure accuracy of manufacturing technical documentation, standard work, and training materials; facilitate training for engineering, production, and maintenance personnel.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute projects to meet timing, budget, and operational objectives.
  • Evaluate and recommend capital equipment investments, emerging technologies, and business cases to improve efficiency and reduce structural costs.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)​​:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering support role in a CNC machining environment (hypoid gears preferred)
  • Deep working knowledge and practical experience with grinding, lapping, shot peening, and gear metrology equipment and capability processes.
  • Previous experience with computer- based office and engineering software, including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
  • Ability to work weekends and overtime as needed

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):​ 

  • Proven ability to interface with gear OEMs and machine tool builders to evaluate new technology, tooling trials, cost of ownership analyses and manufacturability improvements.
  • Advanced understanding of hypoid gear geometry corrections with gear CMM reports, and tooth-contact pattern adjustments via machine-setting.
  • Experience with SolidWorks
  • Formal problem-solving training/experience (RedX, 8D, Six Sigma, etc)

This role 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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