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Process Engineer – Gears and Shafts
General Motors. Partner with manufacturing plants to identify, prioritize, and resolve production and process-related challenges .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing engineering and process improvement, with a strong focus on gear and shaft manufacturing technologies. Capable of leading cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Manufacturing EngineeringProcess ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisLean ManufacturingSix Sigma
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Problem-SolvingManufacturing ProcessesData AnalysisContinuous ImprovementProcess CapabilityScrap ReductionUptime ImprovementTechnical SupportMachiningHigh-Volume Manufacturing
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaborationMulti-Priority Management
Tools & Technologies
AutoCADCAD/CAM SystemsTeamcenterMicrosoft Project
Industry Keywords
Gear ManufacturingShaft ManufacturingDrivelineTransmissionPowertrainManufacturing Performance Metrics
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Partner with manufacturing plants to identify, prioritize, and resolve production and process-related challenges
- Lead and support structured problem-solving activities related to safety, quality, cost, and throughput improvements
- Analyze manufacturing data and process performance to identify improvement opportunities
- Provide technical support and guidance for troubleshooting gear and shaft manufacturing processes
- Drive scrap reduction, process capability improvement, equipment reliability, and uptime optimization initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define problems, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions
- Support manufacturing cost reduction, warranty improvement, productivity enhancement, and operational excellence initiatives
- Analyze plant performance metrics and identify opportunities to standardize and stabilize processes across facilities
- Consolidate and prioritize improvement opportunities based on plant needs and business impact
- Capture lessons learned and share best practices throughout the organization
- Support equipment specifications and future manufacturing investments with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners
- Provide input into manufacturing process requirements and equipment strategies
- Support process development and ensure manufacturing solutions meet plant operational needs
- Build expertise in gear and shaft manufacturing technologies toward increased technical leadership and ownership
- Travel less than 25%
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, skilled trades, engineering, manufacturing, and/or relevant professional experience
- Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering, machining, or a related manufacturing environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, plant-floor operations, and continuous improvement principles
- Ability to collaborate across manufacturing, engineering, quality, maintenance, suppliers, and leadership teams
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Manufacturing experience within machining, gears, shafts, driveline, transmission, powertrain, or related manufacturing processes preferred
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments preferred
- Experience with root cause analysis, continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, or similar methodologies preferred
- Experience supporting manufacturing equipment, process development, capital projects, or equipment implementation preferred
- Knowledge of process capability, scrap reduction, uptime improvement, and manufacturing performance metrics preferred
- Experience using AutoCAD, CAD/CAM systems, Teamcenter, Microsoft Project, or similar engineering tools preferred
- Hands-on experience with gear and shaft manufacturing processes preferred
- Must be legally authorized to work without GM immigration sponsorship; GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation benefits available for candidates who qualify under company policy
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Opportunity to grow into a technical leadership or technical specialist career path
- Exposure to equipment strategy, process development, and future manufacturing technologies
- Continuous learning opportunities