Description
General Motors Design Center Fabrication is seeking an associate application engineer with experience in a wide range of fabrication technologies and processes, excellent organizational and project management skills, knowledge of corporate safety applications, facility engineering, and purchasing protocols who will be tasked with assisting in all aspects of technology integration.
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This position is primarily onsite but does leave some room for flexibility under our Work Appropriately model.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exhibit a safety mentality while identifying, taking ownership and resolving safety concerns and supporting the safety champions of each space in Design
• Demonstrate behaviors that support diversity and inclusion
• Collaborate with DCF Leadership, Supervision, SME's and UAW Staff relative to the technologies required for the respective Fabrication Shops such as: CNC milling, Additive Manufacturing, Vacuum Casting, 3D Scanning, Paint Processing, etc.
• Support the DCF strategy for procurement and implementation of technologies and equipment
• Assist with benchmarking and integrating numerous technologies along with directing projects through: Finance, GPSC, Sustainable Workplaces, Engineering, GM Workplace Safety and Suppliers
• Collaborate on SOR's, Benchmarking and Sourcing Documents, Facility Requirements, participate in G-Risk and G-Comply Safety Reviews and understanding of Safety Contract Management
• Maintain project financials, spending curves, forecast to actuals and present findings to Design Financial and DCF Leadership
• Work with General Contractors, Skilled Trades and Staff Engineers in order to ensure successful completion of complex projects
• Provide on-site coordination of contractors, suppliers, Sustainable Workplaces, and UAW staff during construction, installation, and initial startup of new or refurbished equipment
• Provide status reviews to departmental managers regarding timing, cost, and progress of various projects both verbally and through appropriate presentations

Additional Description
Required Skills and Experience:

• Experienced in project planning, coordinating and scheduling with Sustainable Workplaces, Facility Engineering, General Contractors, and suppliers
• Ability to conduct SWOT analysis of all aspects of equipment ownership, including initial cost, installation, maintenance expectations, delivery, machine performance, and suitability
• Experienced in planning and time management of complex concurrent projects
• Experienced in working cross functionally i.e. Financial, GPSC, Sustainable Workplaces, General Contractors, GM Workplace Safety and Technology Suppliers
• Demonstrated ability to handle an exceptionally high workload, while being very innovative and displaying outstanding initiative
• Experienced in coordinating/delegating tasks among the various team members for multiple projects
• Strong administrative and technical qualities and exceptional ingenuity and problem solving ability
• Ability to evaluate highly complex issues and recommend solutions
• Excellent technical breadth i.e.; familiarity with fabrication machinery, equipment and processes
• Associate's degree or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of industry related experience considered
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to influence others within the organization to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches
• Experienced with developing and integrating advanced technical solutions in a complex environment

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with CAD Software
• Knowledgeable of GM corporate safety standards
• Skilled at dealing with and resolving ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability at building effective teams
• Experience with UAW personnel resources
• Ability to build relationships with suppliers to address issues with urgency, remove roadblocks, and collaborate to ensure successful project completion

FOR GM INTERNAL CANDIDATES : This role is posted at both the 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.
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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; • Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.