General Motors

Serviceability Design Engineer - GM Defense

General Motors • $85K — $110K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
  • U.S. Person eligibility (citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee)
  • 2 years of professional experience
  • 1+ years of experience in Serviceability Engineering or related fields
  • Ability to read engineering schematics
  • Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead identification and development of Service Parts Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Support validation of service special tools and procedures
  • Provide technical support across various teams and functions
  • Work with departments and suppliers on cost reduction initiatives
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external customer organizations
  • Stay current with new technology and best practices

Benefits

  • Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility in location
  • Opportunity to engage with advanced defense technology
  • Involvement in growth opportunities within the GM Defense sector
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in an innovative environment
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Job Description

Job Description

Hybrid. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, Michigan three times per week, at minimum and also spend time at Warren, Michigan. Location choice is based on candidates preferred work location and business need for the day.

The Role

GM Defense (GMD) is a dynamic and exciting growth opportunity within General Motors! Within GMD, the Integrated Product Support (IPS) organization is responsible for providing aftersales support to our defense industry customers to ensure customer satisfaction and business growth. As part of the IPS organization, the Service and Sustainment Engineering Operations team has responsibility for the service deliverable readiness of every GMD vehicle globally. Part of this readiness includes Service Part release, Technical Manuals, Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC), Repair Parts & Special Tools (RPSTL), diagnostic software, service programming, pre-delivery inspection forms, and customer service information. The Serviceability Design Engineer position plays a key role in supporting these deliverables for both electrical and mechanical components.

The selected candidate will be responsible for representing advanced serviceability and re-manufacturability during the Design Development Process. This person will participate in Product Engineering meetings and peer reviews representing service to identify, address or escalate service issues as appropriate with respect to GM best practices and GMD customer requirements. The Serviceability Design Engineer is expected to adhere to all International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

What You'll Do

This position will be responsible for GM Defense's activity related to all deliverables listed above. This position is also responsible for all GMD programs and GMD customer variants.

Specific responsibilities include:
  • Lead identification of Service Parts for Development of Service Parts BOM
  • Support development and validation of service special tools and procedures
  • Provide support for emerging and quality issues
  • Provide technical support for various other teams including: Program management, Product Engineering, Parts Release, Remanufacturing, Service Training, Warranty Center, Technical Assistance, Assembly Plants, Field support, Suppliers
  • Work with other department functions and suppliers to implement cost reduction, math improvements, while supporting all department programs.
  • Provide technical direction to support personnel as required
  • Communications information to and from internal and external customer organizations,
  • Stay abreast of new technology and driven practices
  • Perform special assignments as requested


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
  • Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
  • Eligible to obtain Secret U.S. Security Clearance after hire.
  • 2 years of professional experience
  • 1+ years of experience in Serviceability Engineering, Field Service, or Product Support or related field
  • Ability to read engineering schematics
  • Familiarity with service information diagnostics and/or authoring
  • Ability to make decisions autonomously, manage workload and escalate when necessary
  • Strong analytical skills and expertise in data-driven problem-solving
  • Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)


What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology or related discipline
  • Familiarity with HV / Hybrid operation theory
  • HV / Hybrid vehicle and system diagnostic and repair experience
  • Illustration and graphics development skills
  • Technical writing background
  • Dealership technician experience, or equivalent military experience.
  • Experienced in Serviceability of Design for military applications.
  • Experience working with supplier
  • Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance as of the first day of work.


#GMD

This position requires eligibility to access classified information at the Secret U.S. Security Clearance level for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. The successful candidate must have eligibility to access classified information at that level.
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 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

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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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