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Manufacturing Engineer - Driveline 2nd shift

General Motors

Wyoming, Michigan, USonsite

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GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role General Motors is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support Driveline Assembly operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this role, you will lead and support manufacturing engineering activities focused on safety, quality, throughput, cost, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced assembly environment. This position is a Level 6 individual contributor level based on the selected candidate’s experience, technical depth, and demonstrated ability to lead problem solving and deliver results across the organization.

What You’ll Do • Support daily manufacturing engineering needs for driveline assembly operations, including troubleshooting equipment, process, tooling, quality, and material flow issues • Lead root cause problem solving for safety, quality, downtime, and throughput losses using structured methods and data-driven analysis • Develop, implement, and improve assembly processes to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to ergonomics, standardized work, scrap reduction, cycle time, and OEE • Partner with production, maintenance, quality, controls, materials, and launch teams to deliver robust manufacturing solutions • Lead and support equipment and process changes, including specification development, trials, validation, implementation, and start-up support • Establish and maintain process documentation, work instructions, PFMEA inputs, control plan updates, and standardized manufacturing practices • Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, prioritize issues, and recommend corrective actions • Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and model year changes within the assembly area • Ensure compliance with GM safety requirements, built-in quality expectations, and manufacturing standards • Provide technical guidance to operators, skilled trades, and less experienced engineers as needed

Required Qualifications • Ability to work overtime hours as required • 3+ yrs of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, process engineering, or a related production environment • Experience supporting assembly operations, automated manufacturing systems, or high-volume production processes • Demonstrated problem-solving capability using structured methods and data analysis • Working knowledge of manufacturing safety, quality systems, process control, and continuous improvement principles • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels • Strong technical ownership in a manufacturing environment • Ability to balance urgent floor support with long-term process improvement • Sound judgment and a bias for action in resolving production issues • Capability to influence across teams and drive alignment on solutions • A practical, hands-on approach paired with analytical problem solving

Preferred Qualifications • Experience in driveline, powertrain, transmission, axle, or other complex mechanical assembly environments • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field • Experience with launch support, equipment integration, or process validation • Knowledge of lean manufacturing, standardized work, PFMEA, control plans, and error-proofing • Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, automation interfaces, and troubleshooting in a production setting • Experience using statistical tools, data visualization, and manufacturing performance metrics to drive decisions • Proven ability to lead continuous improvement projects with measurable results

Why Join Us At General Motors, you will have the opportunity to help shape world-class manufacturing processes and deliver meaningful improvements in safety, quality, and operational performance. This role offers the chance to make a direct impact in driveline assembly while working alongside a collaborative team committed to continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence. 

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. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

 About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us   We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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