Job Information
General Motors Manufacturing Execution Engineer GA – MO Optimization - Fort Wayne in Roanoke, Indiana
Job Description
On-site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.
Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
The Role
The Manufacturing Optimization Material Engineer, this position is a unique opportunity to influence the way we as General Motors operate material flow in our assembly plants and lead the factory of future material flow implementation. Your mission is to implement material strategies & automation in our assembly centers while work with cross functional teams to setup efficient and lean material flow in GM Assembly Centers, while collaborating with cross functional teams and work as ‘One Team’ to execute new material automation projects and develop business cases for material strategies.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
Develop and implement work measurement, line balance, ergonomics processes, simulation for manufacturing optimization projects across the plant.
Determine labor impact, simulation, and confirmation of takt time for optimization projects.
Provide the Optimization Team data to enable automation.
Develop Program Management Process (PMP) plan and Plant Control Process (PCP) assignments for new optimization projects.
Develop/revise operational plans for docking locations (DLOC) and user locations (ULOC).
Manage Facility layouts, working closely with all facets of the plant to coordinate, create, review, and maintain all plant auto cad layouts -ensuring layout efficiency as well as future space protection.
Develop material delivery and non-conforming materials strategies for all projects
Develop container plans, plan for every part (PFEP)
Complete project plan reviews with the local production management teams for future implementations. Understand local contractual considerations for all projects.
Direct improvements to the elimination of waste for quality, scrap, stock reduction, energy, safety, equipment, material, space savings and process efficiency.
Optimize sequence of operations and workflow.
Create crew plans to ensure resources are properly allocated and utilized effectively.
Provide Technical support and assistance to manufacturing and maintenance team members, production supervisors and production associates
Demonstrate knowledge of Lean Material Strategy (LMS) principles and drive future materials implementations.
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Supply chain, Industrial) or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of equivalent experience (Mfg. and Supply chain)
High level of analytical ability & problem solving where problems are unusual and difficult.
Experience with using AutoCAD, Factory cad or equivalent, MS-Office tools (Excel, Access, Project, Word, and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of Industrial Engineering skills and techniques
Program/platform manufacturing and plant manufacturing experience.
Previous experience as Project Lead, with the ability to coordinate resources, provide leadership updates, report status, and track timelines.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Previous automation execution, understanding the principles and concepts related to material flow automation.
Minimum of 3 years of experience GMS
Good knowledge of GMS principles and experience in GMS implementation.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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.
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