Drive Unit and Transmission Assembly Process Engineer

General Motors

. Design, analyze, build, and implement machinery, tooling, and equipment for transmission and drive unit manufacturing .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on equipment development, cost management, and technical leadership. Proficient in advanced manufacturing technologies and process improvements within high-volume assembly environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering Degree8+ Years Manufacturing Engineering ExperienceProcess Engineering KnowledgeGD&T ApplicationTransmission Assembly Experience

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Hard Skills

Machinery DesignTooling DevelopmentManufacturing Process TechnologiesCost EstimationProcess DevelopmentAssembly Process ManagementQuality Verification ProceduresContinuous ImprovementPlant InstallationHigh-Volume Manufacturing

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCollaborationVendor ManagementProblem-SolvingEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

PFD DocumentationPFMEA DocumentationPCP DocumentationBOE DocumentationBOP Documentation

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EngineeringAssembly ProcessesMachining Process DevelopmentPowertrain AssemblyBills of EquipmentBills of ProcessBills of Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, analyze, build, and implement machinery, tooling, and equipment for transmission and drive unit manufacturing
Lead equipment and tool design, construction, integration, plant installation, launch, and continuous improvement
Source and qualify assembly equipment and processes from concept through production implementation
Develop cost estimates and manage program timing and spending
Provide technical leadership and oversight to external suppliers and equipment vendors
Develop, test, and implement advanced manufacturing process technologies
Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including PFD, PFMEA, PCP, and BOE/BOP documentation
Apply GD&T knowledge to equipment, tooling, assembly processes, and quality verification procedures
Support manufacturing process development with focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and launch readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
8+ years of assembly or machining process development experience in a manufacturing or manufacturing engineering environment
Hands-on plant floor experience
Strong technical knowledge of process engineering disciplines and product development processes
Solid understanding of high-volume manufacturing and assembly processes
Experience managing equipment development through design, build, installation, and launch
Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external vendors to deliver manufacturing solutions
Experience with transmission, drive unit, or powertrain assembly processes preferred
Familiarity with Bills of Equipment, Bills of Process, BOSE, and Bills of Operations preferred
Demonstrated experience driving process improvements and implementing new manufacturing technologies preferred
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role; applicants must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Willingness to travel up to 20% / less than 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy
Benefits supporting employee well-being at work and at home
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities