Resident Engineer - GM Defense

Description
The Role:
The GM Defense Resident Engineer is responsible for manufacturing support and design change integration of several Vehicle subsystems. As the Resident Engineer, you are involved with the latest technology for use on current and future GMD work! You will work with a high-performance team and will be the liaison between this team and the general assembly mfg team for multiple GMD programs.
This position requires knowledge of design release responsibilities and knowledge of both high and low volume production. It is highly recommended to have knowledge of multiple low volume manufacturing processes and component design. Candidates for this position will need very little ramp up time and be able to contribute immediately to the program. Meeting and exceeding program milestones is critical from the beginning.
What You'll Do:

• Coordinating design change request (DCR) breakpoints
• Understanding plant initiated DIT's (Design Issue Tracker) and coordinating quick resolutions with the DRE's at the Warren, Michigan Engineering Center
• Documenting and following manufacturing / Supplier Quality initiated temporary work orders
• Investigating efficiency bottlenecks on the production line.
• Investigate commonization of components between ISV and HD SUV to save cost and inventory complexity
• Utilize Program Management knowledge to aid in achieving program milestones
• Coach and lead suppliers to timely execution of program deliverables with perfection.
• Resolve highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research.
• Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
• You will be skilled and proficient with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Rely mostly on extensive personal experience and discernment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Perform multiple tasks. Lead and likely direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• BS in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years engineering or manufacturing experience
• Experience in vehicle design (experience as a military contractor is a plus)
• Knowledge of high and low volume suppliers within the Vehicle space
• Understanding of GD&T principles
• Build process trouble shooting experience
• Experience at solving design/manufacturing issues quickly as part of a cross-functional team
• Experience managing OEMs or suppliers on critical timelines
• Experience resolving complex engineering issues
• Experience presenting to a wide variety of audiences
• Excellent collaboration skills with others within and outside of their direct organization
• Ability to travel as needed to Warren, Mi (Engineering HQ) or Milford, Mi (Development Center)
• Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee)

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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 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 is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee)
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