Process Engineer – Transmissions, Drive Units

General Motors

. Lead development, sourcing, build, qualification, installation, and launch of transmission and drive unit assembly processes and equipment .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical and manufacturing engineering, focusing on the design, qualification, and continuous improvement of assembly processes and equipment. Proven ability to lead complex projects, manage budgets, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Mechanical Engineering DegreeManufacturing Engineering ExperienceProject Management SkillsDesign For ManufacturabilityAssembly Equipment Development

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Hard Skills

Process DesignEquipment QualificationTooling DevelopmentAdvanced Process TechnologyPrototype Build SupportContinuous ImprovementBudget ManagementSupplier OversightCross-Functional CollaborationManufacturing Process Implementation

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingLeadershipAdaptability

Industry Keywords

TransmissionDrive UnitAssembly ProcessesManufacturing EngineeringGlobal Project ExperienceEquipment IntegrationTooling QualificationHybrid Work ArrangementComplex Manufacturing ProgramsDesign Principles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development, sourcing, build, qualification, installation, and launch of transmission and drive unit assembly processes and equipment
Analyze product and machinery designs and apply design-for-manufacturability principles
Define, propose, and evaluate process concepts and equipment for assigned assembly areas
Direct design, construction, integration, plant installation, qualification, launch, and continuous improvement of assembly equipment and tooling
Lead project-management activities for large or complex equipment projects, including scope, timing, expenditures, and budget adherence
Provide technical direction and oversight to external equipment and tooling suppliers
Support prototype builds and collaborate with product engineering to refine product designs, processes, tooling, and equipment
Implement production manufacturing processes and develop and test advanced process technologies
Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, planning, suppliers, and other cross-functional partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
Understanding of manufacturing engineering on the plant floor and design for manufacturability
Demonstrated success delivering mechanical/manufacturing engineering assignments
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
Ability to manage technical projects from process and equipment design through installation, qualification, launch, and continuous improvement
Ability to monitor project timing and expenditures and support delivery within approved budgets
Willingness to work in a hybrid arrangement based at GM’s Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, with occasional travel
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship; applicants must not require GM sponsorship now or in the future
Ability to travel less than 25% for the role
Preferred: Knowledge of or experience with transmission and drive unit BOP
Preferred: Experience leading large assembly-equipment projects or complex manufacturing programs
Preferred: Experience with supplier project implementation, equipment integration, tooling qualification, or advanced process technology development
Preferred: Global project experience across multiple regions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits and Total Rewards resources provided by GM
Opportunities for career development and personal well-being support
Inclusive workplace and belonging-focused culture
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities