Body In White - Zone Engineer

Job Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will apply strong technical skills and sound judgment to solve complex manufacturing problems. You will be accountable for identifying root causes, driving robust corrective actions, and improving processes within the framework of established practices, policies, and standards. The role requires creativity, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and in cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the design, development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for your assigned area

• Analyze and implement product and equipment designs to determine optimal manufacturing methods

• Propose, justify, and implement process and equipment solutions for assigned operations

• Interpret product math data and specifications to develop the tools, fixtures, and equipment needed to support production

• Review and approve process, tool, and equipment designs; release tools to appropriate build sources and oversee build, tryout, and installation

• Develop and maintain clear, accurate build process documentation for use on the shop floor

• Collaborate with product and design engineering to assess and enhance manufacturing feasibility of new or revised designs

• Provide technical direction and support to operations, maintenance, skilled trades, and external tool/design/build suppliers

• Lead or provide occasional oversight to other engineers or technical support personnel to achieve project and departmental objectives

• Monitor and evaluate process and equipment expenditures to ensure cost‑effective solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant education and training

• Demonstrated experience with manufacturing equipment, tools, and processes

• Experience with automotive assembly processes and related tools and equipment

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with demonstrated root‑cause capability

• Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics to varied audiences

• High level of interpersonal skills and proven success working in cross‑functional team environments

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction, exercising sound judgment, creativity, and initiative

• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities in a dynamic, complex manufacturing environment

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%

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 at least 50% or more on a frequent basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis. A company vehicle will only be provided for this role by passing the Motor Vehicle Report review.

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 believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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