This position is for a paint process engineer in a General Motors vehicle assembly facility.  Responsible for the design and/or testing of tooling and equipment and/or planning the manufacturing processes in a designated area of the manufacturing plant. Work is of a technical nature where decisions are made within limits of general practices and procedures, but where supervision is available to handle unusual situations. Occasionally may assign work to small group of employees.

Ensure that paint processes are maintained and running effectively for vehicle production

Problem-solve (analyze data, determine root causes, develop implementation plans) and resolve issues which are affecting paint shop quality or throughput

Support implementation of new processes & equipment

Proactively identify & pursue opportunities to improve operations by reducing cost, reducing energy usage, improve quality, etc.

Support safety of the shop and of operators

Interface with production/maintenance personnel, plant leadership and others outside of the plant (Manufacturing Engineering, suppliers, etc.) as needed to resolve issues, implement improvements, and communicate status & opportunities, etc.

Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project

Analyzes product designs for best method of manufacture

Proposes and evaluates the processes for equipment in assigned area

Directs the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for an assigned area

Provides technical support for specific plant operations

Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions

Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise

Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities

Skills & Abilities - Required

Knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes

Knowledge of paint-related technologies (coatings, corrosion, sealing, etc.)

Experience giving presentations

Project management experience

Experience with Microsoft Project

Project team and leadership experience

High level of analytical ability and creativity where problems are unusual and difficult

Comfortable with technology tools (PCs, Microsoft Office)

Oral and written communications skills

High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others 

Strong work ethic (self-starter, responsible, follow through on assignments)

Ability to work with people at all education and experience levels

Flexibility (work hours, moving from one assignment quickly to another as priorities change)

Team player

Able to travel 

College degree with a major in engineering or equivalent training

Job Type:
Permanent

Location:
Michigan-Northern

Salary:
[n/a]

Date available:
now

Experience Skills:
Qualified

Company:
General Motors

Company Description:
General Motors, one of the world's largest automakers, traces its roots back to 1908. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 204,000 people in every major region of the world and does business in some 140 countries. GM and its strategic partners produce cars and trucks in 34 countries, and sell and service these vehicles through the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. General Motors acquired operations from General Motors Corporation on July 10, 2009, and references to prior periods in this and other press materials refer to operations of the old General Motors Corporation.

Company Website:
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