General Assembly Process Engineer

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Spring Hill, TN, USA
Hybrid
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The Role
The Process Engineer will define and improve General Assembly manufacturing processes focusing on safety, quality, and cost, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and executing project management tasks.
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INTRODUCTION
In our pursuit to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, GM's global manufacturing engineering team is challenging the limits on what is possible and embracing agility as it reimagines how to build the next generation of vehicles. Our diverse team of manufacturing engineers play a crucial role in transforming our facilities through implementing the adoption of ground-breaking technologies. The automotive industry is likely to change more in the next 5 years than it has in the last 50, and we are at the heart of that change. Our team is responsible for the support of installation, debug, and launch of the manufacturing systems to produce a complete quality vehicle ready for delivery to the customer. If you are innovative, creative, enjoy working with the latest technologies, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment, here is your chance to make a career of it.
WORK LOCATION
GM's Spring Hill General Assembly team is looking for a process engineer to help support the plant in current and future launches of GM's outstanding products. The selected candidate will work onsite at our manufacturing facility in Spring Hill Tennessee, which includes the most automated General Assembly Department in General Motors. Production is currently a 2-shift operation, and the candidate will be assigned to either of the shifts.
JOB DESCRIPTION / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The selected candidate will be responsible for defining, developing, and continuously improving General Assembly manufacturing processes to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. Participates in functional area meetings to assist in improving plant performance. Work is performed in a team environment, consisting of daily interactions with production, maintenance, quality, operations, industrial engineering and a multitude of others. Work will be performed in a plant environment where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment. As a Process Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing new technologies and promoting simple, safe solutions within our manufacturing processes. The candidate is responsible for owning and leading compliance to defined PCP's (Process Control Plans) and TEB's (Tooling & Equipment Bulletins) within in General Assembly.
Responsibilities include:
  • Local SME (Subject Matter Expert) of assigned PCP's and TEB's
  • Support General Assembly with process, equipment, and safety related issues
  • Provide input to equipment / system design improvements.
  • Ensure that new process equipment gets proper Maximo tasking and spare parts planning
  • Provide technical direction to and oversight of outside vendors as required.
  • Assist in project management with the vehicle systems project execution team.
  • Complete design reviews and G-Risk (safety) assessments
  • Attend equipment buyoffs at vendor sites
  • Participate in and support BPD (business plan deployment) meetings and activities
  • Participate in the TIP (Throughput Improvement Process) meetings for areas of responsibility
  • Participate in lessons learned gathering activity and feedback with the central process teams and sister plants
  • Must be willing to work off shifts and extended hours from time to time.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
  • Demonstrated level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and complex projects with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results
  • Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others
  • Demonstrated interest and ability to learn and apply agile methodologies throughout daily work and projects
  • Effectively deals with ambiguity and copes with change
  • Experience in troubleshooting manufacturing automated equipment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Basic Required
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical controls
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems/circuits
• Ability to provide technical direction and teach others
• Database and software skills required to perform this position are the following: proficiency in MS Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, and 3D CAD software (i.e. AutoCAD Inventor).
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
• 2-3 years of plant experience
• Knowledge of MAXIMO, DCC, and SAP
• Experience with Siemens NX CAD
• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter PLM
• Ability to create new designs using CAD for 3D printing or metal fabrications
• Familiarity with GM's PQRS system
• Process Controls Management (i.e. error proofing, vision systems) experience
• Understanding of Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) and all manufacturing engineering disciplines
• Understanding of GMIT manufacturing IT systems
EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor's degree with major in engineering or equivalent experience/training.

Job Level : 6 or 7
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.
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.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree with major in engineering or equivalent experience/training
  • Analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in troubleshooting manufacturing automated equipment
  • Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical controls
  • Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems

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  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage spans multiple plan options with medical, behavioral health, dental, vision, prescriptions, and wellness resources, alongside HSAs/FSAs to manage costs. In select regions, ConnectedCare coordinates care to lower premiums and out‑of‑pocket expenses.
  • Retirement Support Retirement funding includes a 401(k) with a 4% company contribution plus up to a 6% match, with a pension option for eligible employees. This structure emphasizes long‑term financial security for many roles.
  • Parental & Family Support Family supports include paid parental leave, substantial vacation and holiday time, backup childcare, and family‑building assistance with a defined lifetime maximum. Mental‑health programs add no‑cost counseling or coaching sessions each year.

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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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