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Job Description
The Controls IT Integration team is responsible for validating manufacturing equipment datasets in support of various GM IT Manufacturing IT systems across GM. Candidates will find the position very rewarding - tackling legacy system integration, deployment of new manufacturing technologies supporting business intelligence solutions to improve the operational efficiencies of the business. Candidates must be up for a challenge and be prepared to work collaboratively across the organization to design, build and sustain systems that enable GM to continue as the leader in the automotive business.
The GM Manufacturing Controls Integration Engineers are critical to ensuring the Manufacturing IT Controls Memory Map specification is comprehensively and accurately deployed within GM's Engine, Transmission and Castings product programs. Manufacturing Controls Integration Engineer responsibilities range from high-level business and supplier user interfaces to define and document IT dataset technical specifications, to hands-on dataset validation and debugging to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product launch related Manufacturing IT systems. Role requires physical location/travel to GM vendor and manufacturing sites while performing work representing the goals and direction from the Central IT group in Warren, MI.
Additional Job Description
Required Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience
* Microsoft Office Excel and Word capabilities
Preferred Qualifications:
* Data analysis experience
* Knowledge or exposure to manufacturing processes and systems
* Supports and drives GM IT launch implementation initiatives
Participates in functional area plant meetings and related functions to represent IT project management and to assist in meeting launch IT performance goals.
* Learns technical concepts and practices quickly
* Communicate issues to proper parties within affected departments
* Provides defined technical support and direction to support personnel within the organization
* Investigates dataset integration problems and provides technical input in problem resolution
* Works with Central office teams to promote common systems and best practices
* Assures common IT architecture for all new and revised tooling and equipment
* Communicates IT Launch requirements to the appropriate staffs and coordinates controls integration activities with the plant business team
* Maintains good working relationships with peers, hourly, union, management, supplier community and interfaces with necessary support functions inside and outside of the plant
* Ability to grasp complex systems easily
* Develops and monitors planning timetables and project schedules
* Reports planning progress to all departments impacted
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Able to take highly technical discussions to the appropriate level to foster proper understanding to drive decisions and forward progress
* Strong logical / analytical thinker.
* Ability to reason and think logically, apply judgment, solve complex problems, and implement solutions
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Exceptional work ethic with the ability to multi-task under limited supervision
* Learn business processes and how underlying systems and technologies enable processes
* Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during good and bad times; acts in line with those values
* Responds and relates well to direction from multiple program management leadership sources.
* Enforces safe work practices as the highest priority and implements objectives for health/safety, and housekeeping
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.
