Drive Unit and Transmission Assembly Process Engineer

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Warren, MI, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
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The Role
Design, source, build, and qualify assembly machinery, tooling, and processes for transmission and drive unit manufacturing. Lead equipment development from concept through plant installation and launch, manage budgets and schedules, oversee suppliers, develop manufacturing documentation (PFD, PFMEA, BOE/BOP), apply GD&T, and drive continuous improvement for safety, quality, and efficiency.
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At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
The Role
The Assembly Process Group develops and implements innovative assembly processes that enable robust manufacturing of transmission and drive units. This role is responsible for sourcing, designing, building, and qualifying assembly processes and equipment from initial concept through successful implementation at the manufacturing site.
Our manufacturing engineers play a critical role in transforming GM facilities through the adoption of breakthrough technologies. From raw metal to final assembly, this team is redefining the tools and processes that will help GM deliver on its commitment to an all-electric future.
What You'll Do
  • Design, analyze, build, and implement machinery, tooling, and equipment that support best-in-class assembly processes for transmission and drive unit manufacturing
  • Lead the design, construction, integration, plant installation, launch, and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required to produce high-quality parts
  • Source and qualify assembly equipment and processes from concept through production implementation
  • Develop cost estimates and manage program timing and spending to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight to external suppliers and equipment vendors
  • Develop, test, and implement advanced manufacturing process technologies
  • Create and maintain core manufacturing documentation, including PFD, PFMEA, PCP, and BOE/BOP documentation
  • Apply GD&T knowledge to ensure equipment, tooling, assembly processes, and quality verification procedures meet product design requirements
  • Support robust manufacturing process development with a strong focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and launch readiness

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ 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

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Experience with transmission, drive unit, or powertrain assembly processes
  • Familiarity with Bills of Equipment, Bills of Process, BOSE, and Bills of Operations
  • Demonstrated experience driving process improvements and implementing new manufacturing technologies

Additional Information
  • Travel requirement: up to 20%

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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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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
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ 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
  • Familiarity with Bills of Equipment, Bills of Process, BOSE, and Bills of Operations
  • Demonstrated experience driving process improvements and implementing new manufacturing technologies

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General Motors Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support U.S. employees are eligible for a 401(k) with a 4% automatic company contribution plus up to a 6% match on employee deferrals, creating a potential 10% from GM on top of personal savings. Recent agreements for hourly groups reference increased company contributions to defined-contribution plans.
  • Healthcare Strength GM highlights comprehensive medical coverage, company‑paid life insurance and disability, and added programs like Hinge Health for digital musculoskeletal therapy. UAW‑represented hourly workers retained premium‑free healthcare in the 2023 agreement.
  • Parental & Family Support Policies include 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year, caregiving assistance, mental‑health resources, and recognition of domestic partners in eligibility. Family‑building support lists fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance with a combined lifetime maximum around $40,000.

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At General Motors, our vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. We wholeheartedly embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer, and more equitable for all. Our industry and company are undergoing a once-in-a-lifetime technological transformation, which is reshaping our approach to technology and innovation. We are expanding our horizons through new technology platforms and driving innovations that deliver exceptional value to our customers.

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At General Motors, our purpose is to pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters. We’re driving the world forward, together. We’re building vehicle software alongside its hardware, hands-free driving that will lead to autonomy, and EVs that charge your home for an all-electric future.

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