Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Description

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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Saginaw, MI on a full-time basis.

The Career Level Machining Process Engineer works autonomously with occasional guidance from supervision and supports safe, stable, and capable machining operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for evaluating equipment and tooling alternatives, defining sequence and flow of operations, and driving effective utilization of personnel, material, machines, and facilities required to produce high-quality parts. Work may be performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or plant environment where creativity, initiative, and independent judgment are exercised.

Key Responsibilities

· Support daily machining operations by troubleshooting process, tooling, fixture, gaging, machine, and equipment-related issues

· Define and improve manufacturing processes, including sequence of operations, process flow, and efficient material flow

· Support SORs and project management activities for tooling, stations, machining equipment, and specific technologies

· Support design, construction, integration, plant installation, launch, and continuous improvement of equipment and tools

· Provide technical direction to and oversight of outside vendor sources

· Incorporate human factors into process and equipment design

· Analyze process capability, dimensional performance, gage data, tool life, and machine performance to implement improvements

· Work with production, maintenance, quality, tooling, and manufacturing engineering teams to resolve issues and drive corrective actions

· Participate in PFMEA, process control planning, and quality system activities

· Support development and testing of advanced process technology as required

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Technologies, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

· 2–4 years of experience in a process engineering or manufacturing environment

· Proficient oral and written communication skills

· Proficient with Microsoft Office products

· Proficient in blueprint reading and interpretation with GD&T understanding

· Proficient understanding of PFMEA, process control plans, QS-Stat, and quality systems

· Ability to interpret CMM and gage results and apply them to corrective actions

· Proficient understanding of machine tool controls, CNC fixturing, and cutting tool technologies

· Experience supporting machining processes such as drilling, tapping, milling, boring, reaming, honing, or related metal removal operations

· Flexibility to work weekends and other shifts as required.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in automotive or powertrain manufacturing

· Experience machining cast iron or aluminum components

· Experience with tooling optimization, dimensional variation reduction, and process capability improvement

· Familiarity with automated machining cells, transfer lines, or high-volume production systems

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. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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