Zone Manufacturing Engineer - General Assembly Execution

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.
The Role
The Zone Manufacturing Engineer - GA Execution is responsible for leading the development and installation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling within a defined zone in General Assembly (GA).
This role owns the integration, installation, validation, and ramp-up to steady-state production for new programs, model changes, and current production, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient execution.
Work is performed in both a centralized manufacturing engineering environment and at the assembly plant, requiring a high level of independent judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and strong launch leadership.
What You'll Do

• Lead all new programs, model changes, and current production execution for an assigned GA zone.

• Define all product and manufacturing changes, including tooling, workstation layout, facilities, material flow, and automation requirements.

• Own the zone execution plan, ensuring tooling, conveyor, material, and automation needs are met per launch timing.

• Develop and maintain tooling Statements of Requirements (SORs) and support MPS study cost development with MSIE and Process teams.

• Lead or coordinate equipment design, build, integration, plant installation, and validation to achieve flawless launches.

• Provide technical direction to suppliers and contractors, including oversight of build, debug, and installation phases.

• Support plant build events, address launch issues, and drive timely issue resolution (math, build, test).

• Ensure effective material flow and interfaces (conveyance, tooling, automation, facilities) across the department and adjacent groups.

• Champion safety and ergonomics, including participation in/leadership of Safety Observation Tours and ensuring compliance in all process and tooling designs.

• Participate in Program financials, including spending forecasts and adherence to budget for tooling and equipment.

• Lead or support weekly zone integration planning meetings (install requirements, phasing, pull-ahead plans, conveyance interfaces, etc.) to align all stakeholders.

• Ensure on-time completion of all ME deliverables to support a flawless launch and stable production.

• Drive continuous improvement of equipment, tools, and processes in the zone post-launch.

• Provide coaching and day-to-day guidance to other engineers and contractors supporting the zone; may mentor junior engineers.

• Work may involve some weekends, off-shift support, and extensive travel at times to suppliers and/or launch locations.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing launch processes, preferably in General Assembly.

• 5+ years of experience in GA tooling and equipment execution (design, integration, installation, and launch).

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines specific to GA (workstation design, tooling, ergonomics, material flow, quality, and throughput).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.

• Proven track record of leading launch activities in a plant or execution environment, including issue resolution and cross-functional coordination.

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance during program launches.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous launch environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

• Ability to travel up to 75%.

What Will Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• Proficiency with AutoDesk CAD for reviewing or developing tooling and layout concepts.

• Experience with Teamcenter Visualization or similar tools for product and process visualization.

• Knowledge of Global Launch Process and Vehicle Development Process.

• Experience implementing and sustaining GMS principles (or similar lean manufacturing systems).

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, quality, suppliers) through launch milestones.

• Experience developing zone-level integration plans, including equipment phasing, install plans, and pull-ahead strategies.

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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.
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