Description
The Manufacturing Engineering Welding Group is part of the results oriented Global Manufacturing Engineering Body in White Execution Center. Our mission is to develop common body manufacturing welding systems that meet or exceed all our Bill of Equipment and Program requirements. Body Manufacturing Engineering is committed to creating an exciting environment that motivates and challenges our teammates and provides the opportunity to work with highly talented engineers and managers at General Motors.
The "career" level Welding Execution Engineer is responsible for supporting vehicle launches in the body shop by completing all aspects of Weld Verification and Qualification. The engineer is responsible to understand and enforce all welding standards and review strategic supplier processing for adherence to them. Work is performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering location and at suppliers, transitioning to an assembly plant for launch support.
Body Welding& Joining Launch Engineer:

• Work with Manufacturing Architects, M.E. and P.I. to identify all welding special conditions
• Interface with Strategic Supplier to verify compliance to standards.
• Develop resources strategy for assigned launch.
• Obtain project approvals and funding, utilizing GM systems and processes.
• Define/Execute program work testing in GM Labs and/or supplier facilities.
• Communicate Lessons learned during and on completion of launch.
• Support implementation of new technologies on programs through engineering phase, prototype builds and launch.
• Work closely with ME Body Center and functional areas to define welding system requirements
• Assist in the integration, start-up and debug of plant floor welding equipment
• Coordinate business process and re-engineering projects
• Provide support during implementation phase at the plant
• Report as needed on status of systems at operating unit(s)
• Work closely with operating unit(s) on welding system to improve productivity, cost and quality
• Work with other engineers, skilled trades and managers to accomplish cross-functional projects, provide project cost and timing estimates, and support plant product program launches
• Good understanding of gas metal arc welding and resistance welding requirements
• Implement common welding systems
• Develop common welding specifications and standards
• Ability to read and understand CAD drawings of mechanical systems, wiring/hosing diagrams, and product designs
• Provide technical direction to suppliers and GM plant teams.

FOR GM INTERNAL CANDIDATES: This role is posted at the 5th, 6th, and 7th level. The determination by HR and the Hiring Manager as to whether an offer will be lateral or promotional will be based on a candidate's relevant experience and whether the role will amount to a significant increase in level of responsibility.
This position is not eligible for ISP, ITAP, or localizations.
Additional Description
Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering/welding engineering
• Project Management Skills
• Thorough understanding of body shop equipment & processes
• High level of analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to create & execute a well-organized validation project where standardized work is not available
• Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently
• Knowledgeable with all standard computer programs (Microsoft Office, Skype, Teamcenter, etc.) - Intermediate level
• Knowledge of weld verification procedures, weld documentation and build shop support
• Knowledge of robotic gas metal arc welding and resistance welding systems
• Body shop launch and plant experience
• Knowledge of Tooling and Equipment Troubleshooting
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems used in joining processes (weld controller, weld gun, servo, robot, riveting, projection welding, dispense, tip dressing, auto cap changer, laser)
• High level of practical problem solving - Red X

Preferred:

• Knowledge in drawn arc welding systems
• Knowledge in projection welded fastener systems
• Knowledge of Mechanical Joining Process - Flow Drill Screws, Self-Pierce Rivets, Clinching, Etc.
• Knowledge of CAD Programs (AutoCAD, Siemens NX, etc.)
• Knowledge of weld data systems (WIDS, WGVDT, WTC Gateway, TPW)
• Knowledge of GM Welding & Joining Standards

General:

• Travel required especially during execution phase of programs (50% Travel)
• Pay for overtime policy varies with the business cycle, Launch requirements & Department policies

Education and Training:

• 4-year college degree in engineering or other manufacturing or equivalent experience

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