Manufacturing Engineer

General Motors

. Direct the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes for the assigned area .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Manufacturing Process Design and Improvement, with a strong focus on Mechanical Tool Design and Automotive Assembly Processes. Proven ability to manage engineering projects, evaluate new technologies, and provide technical direction in a manufacturing environment.

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Manufacturing Process DesignMechanical Tool DesignAutomotive Assembly ProcessesEngineering Project ManagementDiscrete Event Simulation

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing ProcessesTool DesignProduct Math Data InterpretationProduction ThroughputCost EvaluationQuality StandardsResource AllocationRisk ManagementProcess DocumentationNew Technology Implementation

Soft Skills

Technical DirectionTeam LeadershipInterdepartmental CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

RoboticsWeldingMaterials EngineeringControls

Industry Keywords

Automotive EngineeringBody-in-White ManufacturingManufacturing EnvironmentProject Milestones

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes for the assigned area
Analyze and implement product or machinery designs for optimal manufacturing methods
Propose and evaluate processes for equipment in the assigned area
Provide direction to a small group of technical employees
Evaluate or monitor expenditures for processes and equipment
Interpret product math data and specifications to develop necessary tools and equipment
Propose and evaluate process, tool, and equipment designs
Review and approve tool designs, release tools to build sources, and oversee tool build and installation
Develop and oversee production of build process documentation for the shop floor
Interact with design and product engineering teams to determine manufacturing feasibility
Provide technical direction to support personnel, maintenance, and tool design and build suppliers
Oversee other engineers or engineering support personnel as needed for departmental and project objectives
Travel 20% to client sites nationwide
Work three days in-office and two days remotely under the hybrid work policy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study
Two (2) years of experience as a Body-in-White Manufacturing Engineer, or related occupation
Two (2) years of experience in mechanical tool design and construction
Two (2) years of experience with automotive assembly processes, tools and equipment
Two (2) years of experience with production throughput and discrete event simulation
Two (2) years of experience evaluating new technologies and supporting implementation
Two (2) years of experience in engineering project management, including costs, quality standards, resource allocation, risk management, and project milestones
Two (2) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment including controls, robotics, welding, materials, containers and product engineering
Must be able to report to the local office
Ability to travel 20% to client sites nationwide

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits supporting employee well-being at work and at home
Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination protections
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Role-related assessment and/or pre-employment screening support where applicable