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Job Description
This position is a level 6/7 opening.
In this role your responsibilities will be of a technical nature with decisions made within the limits of general practices, policies and standards. Your work will involve complex manufacturing problems including the need to root cause and follow issues to resolve.
You will be responsible for equipment related to the manufacturing process. You will required to use your independent discernment.
Your responsibility may involve training others and assigning work to a small group of employees.
Roles
The Launch Electrical Process and In-Process Tester role is the key person at Launch to ensure all manufacturing requirements and best practices are implemented. This person will also ensure the in-process testers are successfully executed. Will follow all standards in the Electrical Bill of Operations.
Responsibilities
Complete required training at various sites around GM and suppliers, domestic/international travel is required
Ensuring compliance to the Electrical Bill of Operations standards
Support launch activities for a major program and travel as required
Participate in applicable Vehicle Systems ME led Architecture working calls for understanding new product and making plant specific assessments on issues
Follow all builds and help develop and teach best handling and routing practices
Work with supplier and ME to develop in process testers
Help develop timing deliverables for tester supplier
Complete tester validation at your site including VAA sites ensure all possible connections can be detected
Support getting parts for tester validation
Participate in virtual builds/reviews for applicable Program Virtual Assessment gates
In-process Testers feedback loop/NTF resolution/VAA process issues feedback
VAA training on electrical follow the electrical BoO at the VAA's.
Run dedicated Electrical 5F process for tester stations
GM process setup and issue resolution
GM BoO 310 Electrical Training Lead
Electrical Manufacturing Requirement Review/Verification
Electrical Best Practice Review/Implementation
MPD Process Review/Verification
Support the Electrical IRT
Ensure the JES and GSIP have matching terminology for repair and production operators by supplying standard language for core team use based on IVEDs.
Document lessons learned for process and product improvements.
Create actionable items from electrical failures to enable issue documentation and follow up.
Utilizes the plant quality reporting systems (i.e. GSIP/MERS/PRTS/SPPS) to identify and eliminate process / product variation.
Utilizes the applicable plant testing systems (ie NGFTT, AVT, DVT) to improve and correlate plant electrical performance to plant warranty data and make process improvements
Reports pass rate performance for all applicable in process testing systems (ie Body tester/IP tester) and leads corrective action plans
Support GCA
Conduct training of vehicle electrical systems for Team Leaders so they can support their Team Members using the Electrical Training Boards, PADs, JES, TIS, etc.
Learn new technologies associated with Global B Electrical Architecture and effectively transfer key learnings to appropriate plant team members
Coordinate the collection of key learnings from plants launching Global B prior to your site - - Make sure they are implemented at your site
Thorough working knowledge of GMS as well supporting BIQ4 Deliverables.
Will report to the Lead Launch Electrical Coordinator
Deliverables
Drive corrective actions for electrical process issues and in-process tester issues
Track all issues to closer prior to SORP
Make sure all elements of the Electrical Bill of Operations for processes are implemented
Additional Job Description
Required Skills:
Minimum 3 years previous experience with automotive electrical sub-systems
Strong interpersonal and team building skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Self-motivated
Strong analytical ability
Able to make decisions quickly with a high level of confidence
Must be able to continually innovate
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.
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 Employer and offers oppor