General Motors

Welding And Sealing Engineer

General Motors • $76K — $114K *
Oshawa, ON L1G 0A1In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Certified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer or equivalent experience
  • Strong technical knowledge of welding and joining processes
  • Experience with automated and robotic joining systems
  • Knowledge of resistance welding, MIG welding, clinching, and sealing systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills and analytical ability
  • Capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead welding and sealing strategy for Body-In-White assemblies
  • Serve as process owner for various joining techniques
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production targets
  • Monitor process performance and implement improvements
  • Troubleshoot production and quality issues related to welding
  • Support production trials and new product launches
  • Document processes and create maintenance plans

Benefits

  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and family leave
  • Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
  • Life insurance coverage for employees and families
  • Defined Contribution Pension plan with company contributions
  • Vehicle Purchase Plan for employees and their families
Full Job Description

Job Description

Welding And Sealing Engineer

Vacancy Status

Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)

AI Disclosure

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to [Location] on a full-time basis.

GM Oshawa is looking for a dynamic, experienced Sealing and Welding Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead the development, design, and execution of joining processes for Body-In-White assemblies. You will work closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and suppliers to deliver safe, capable, and reliable manufacturing processes.


What You'll Do

  • Lead welding, sealing, and joining strategy for Body-In-White assemblies

  • Serve as process owner for resistance spot welding, MIG welding, projection welding, drawn arc stud welding, self-piercing rivets, clinching, and robotic dispense systems

  • Work with cross-functional teams and suppliers to meet build requirements, launch timing, and production targets

  • Monitor process performance using plant data and analytics tools, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to improve quality and throughput

  • Troubleshoot weld and joining issues affecting production, equipment performance, and vehicle quality

  • Support production trials, engineering changes, and new product launches to ensure process readiness and robustness

  • Develop and implement continuous improvement actions to reduce scrap, improve reliability, and increase line performance

  • Create and maintain process documentation, including control plans, parameter sheets, preventive maintenance plans, manuals, and standard work

  • Support capital and tooling projects, including equipment specifications, runoff, buyoff, installation, and commissioning

  • Train internal trades and provide technical support during emergency breakdowns and complex equipment issues

  • Participate in PFMEA, risk assessments, and control plan development for new and existing joining processes

  • Collaborate with Paint Shop and other internal teams to drive cross-functional corrective actions and support overall vehicle quality

  • Document lessons learned and apply them to future programs and build strategies

  • Prepare regular updates and report-outs on welding and joining performance, action plans, and key metrics


Required Skills and Experience

  • Certified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer or demonstrated equivalent experience

  • Strong technical knowledge of welding, sealing, and joining processes in a manufacturing environment

  • Experience with automated and robotic joining systems and related process analytics

  • Knowledge of resistance welding, MIG welding, clinching, sealing systems, projection welding, and self-piercing rivets

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly in a fast-paced production environment

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical, operational, and supplier teams

  • High level of ethics, integrity, and accountability

  • Demonstrated ability to implement innovative manufacturing processes and continuous improvement solutions


Preferred Focus Areas

  • Automotive manufacturing experience, especially Body-In-White joining processes

  • Experience supporting launch, production, and equipment improvement initiatives

  • Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems, process control plans, and manufacturing operating systems

The salary range for this role is $76,100.00 to $114,300.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Benefits:

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.

  • Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.

  • Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.

  • Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.

  • GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.

THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS BENEFITS. ANY RELOCATION COSTS WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

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.

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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Learn more about General Motors
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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