Manufacturing Ergonomic Technical Specialist Global Propulsion Systems (GPS)

About the role

The GPS (Global Propulsion Systems) Ergonomics Technical Specialist serves as the Single Point of Contact connecting GM's Global Ergonomics team to GPS Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and GPS Manufacturing Operations (MO) teams worldwide. This role involves providing ergonomic technical training, coaching, and support towards the implementation of the UAW-GM and Global GM Ergonomic process.

Responsibilities

• Provide ergonomic technical training, coaching, and support to engineering and operations teams.
• Lead the development and standardization of ergonomics processes for new programs.
• Design and deliver effective training to engineering and operations teams.
• Provide expert guidance to Manufacturing Engineering and Operations teams on ergonomic analysis, risk assessments, and design solutions.
• Partner with plant leadership, JETTs, and cross-functional teams to identify ergonomic risks and support implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned from plant operations and integrating them into future designs and standardized processes.
• Ensure program continuity by providing backup support to New Program Ergonomists to meet key milestones, as needed.
• Collaborate with global leadership to advance ergonomics standards, tools, and strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Systems, or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience as an Ergonomics Subject Matter Expert within automotive manufacturing.
• Proven ability to analyze complex challenges, develop practical solutions, and apply advanced problem-solving techniques to non-standard ergonomic issues.
• Experience developing and implementing data-driven strategies to reduce ergonomic risk and effectively communicate the value of ergonomics initiatives.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels and navigate differing perspectives.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments, making informed decisions with limited or ambiguous information.
• Experience delivering training, coaching, and mentorship on ergonomics tools, processes, and best practices.

Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Professional Ergonomics Certification (CPE/CIE) preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience within GPS.
• Profound knowledge of Global Ergonomics guidelines, standards, specifications, and risk analysis tools.
• Demonstrated track record of driving innovation and exploring new technologies.
• Experience with Digital Human Modeling (DHM) tools.
• Experience evaluating advanced design concepts and future technologies for ergonomic acceptability.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating cross-functionally.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with Digital Human Modeling (DHM) tools.
• Experience evaluating advanced design concepts and future technologies for ergonomic acceptability.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating cross-functionally.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The role is categorized as hybrid. The selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role.