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Job Description
Successful candidates may be offered the position as a lateral. Promotional considerations (e.g. 6th level to 7B or 7th level to 7A) will be based on experience and qualifications.
The Advanced Vehicle Development (AVD) Industrial Engineering (IE) team supports global decoupled engineering activities and future vehicle programs in the early stages of the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP).
Assignments are of a difficult and ambiguous nature and involve considerable creativity and initiative while working under the general direction of a supervisor.
Key Job Elements
* Support Decoupled engineering activitiesrelated to optimizing future component designs and manufacturing requirements/processes:
Complete Labor analyses & impact assessmentsto promote optimized, balanced solutions.
Maintain Bill of Material (BOM) row knowledge, complete analyses & conduct BEC benchmarking (internal & external). Continually refresh Best of the Best for BEC documentation.
Support Global BEC Sub-Council and Initiatives.
Provide education related to BEC, vehicle assembly plant, and metrics.
Provide input to drive improvement in product design, process design, and overall business cases.
* Drive BEC Reduction & Design for Assembly Workshop Processes
Leverage lessons learned and analyze Program BOM row content toidentify high quality ideas to optimize designs for Assembly, including BEC and cost.
Support GMNA BEC workshops & actively participate in those lead by the other GM regions (requires occasional non-standard work hours).
* Support GMNA Vehicle Programs:
DevelopBEC Status, Hours Per Unit, and Headcount Estimates for Manufacturing Planning Studies.
Provide IE Expertise and support to ME Centers, Manufacturing Strategies & Planning, Manufacturing Finance, and Product Engineering.
Evaluate Program Content Sheets & compile data to support a collaborative BEC target setting process.
Perform Labor Studies for variouswhat-if scenariosbeing studied (make vs buy, design alternatives, etc).
Execute Homeroom IE RASI responsibilities by effectively engaging IEs in other GM global regions.
* Maintain a high level of customer responsiveness related to study completion & data reporting requirements. On time with quality. This may also include many "new" or "non-standard" requests.
* Work effectively with both globally & organizationally diverse teams (e.g. Manufacturing & Product Engineering, Finance, Labor & Manufacturing Operations etc.).
* Be able to "Think Outside of the Box" to develop solutions to complex problems that are often bounded by limited information and definition.
Qualifications
Basic Required:
* Assembly Plant experience in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related Engineering experience.
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of assembly plant processes & systems (Body, Paint and General Assembly).
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Processes and GMS Principles and Elements.
* High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others in a team environment.
* High level of analytical ability to make difficult decisions and solve complex/unusual problems.
* High level of initiative and flexibility.
* Ability to deal with high levels of ambiguity, make assumptions, and support decisions.
* Ability to teach and train others including coaching/facilitation skills.
* Ability to gather information, organize and make presentations to Senior Leadership.
* Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and learn quickly.
* Willingness to travel and work non-standard work hours to support global calls and workshops.
* Proficient level of computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office products, Teamcenter Visualization).
* Model behaviors that reflect GM's Global Leadership Framework.
Basic Preferred:
* 5 Years Vehicle Assembly Industrial Engineering experience (Body, Paint and General Assembly).
* Future program launch/execution experience.
* Working knowledge of work measurement techniques (STDS) & the Assembly Processing System (APS).
* Indirect Material experience.
Education and Training
Required:
* Bachelor's Degree with major in Engineering or equivalent training and/or work experience
Preferred:
* Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related fields.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
