Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer –Global General Assembly Manufacturing Engineering
About the role
The Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer serves as the lead General Assembly (GA) integration resource within Advanced Vehicle Development, responsible for defining, communicating, and driving adherence to General Assembly manufacturing strategies across new vehicle programs.
Responsibilities
Develop and communicate program-specific manufacturing strategies that align product, process, timing, and investment objectives.
Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of the Plan for Every Site (PFES).
Evaluate and respond to Manufacturing Planning Studies (MPS) and Manufacturing Studies (MS) with comprehensive, data-driven recommendations.
Establish strategic manufacturing direction and processing concepts for assigned vehicle programs.
Drive manufacturing solutions that balance investment, piece cost, labor, floor space, quality, safety, and launch timing.
Develop lean investment targets and total cost optimization strategies across vehicle architectures.
Lead program timing development and establish critical integration milestones to ensure successful execution.
Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, automation, controls, paint, processing, execution, installation, and launch teams to ensure aligned program decisions.
Partner with organizations outside General Assembly to develop integrated manufacturing solutions across the vehicle manufacturing system.
Remove organizational barriers and resolve escalated issues impacting program success.
Serve as the primary technical liaison between General Assembly and associated functional organizations.
Lead root cause investigations for complex manufacturing and integration issues through resolution.
Utilize analytical and systems-thinking approaches to evaluate manufacturing risks and opportunities.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
Apply creativity, technical expertise, and independent judgment to solve highly complex and ambiguous challenges.
Present manufacturing strategies, recommendations, risks, and program status to leadership at all levels.
Influence decision-making through clear communication and technical expertise.
Facilitate alignment among cross-functional teams, program leadership, and manufacturing stakeholders.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
General Assembly manufacturing experience including process development, equipment design, integration, installation, program execution, and vehicle launch.
Experience working within a manufacturing plant environment.
Demonstrated expertise in General Assembly manufacturing processes and systems.
Experience leading complex vehicle program integration efforts from development through launch.
Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, automation, tooling, and assembly processes.
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and drive issue resolution across multiple organizations.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to solve highly complex and ambiguous challenges.
Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to effectively present technical and business recommendations to all leadership levels.
Experience managing multiple high-priority assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP), including process deliverables, product milestones, and organizational interfaces.
Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies, automation strategies, and vision systems.
Knowledge of vehicle development processes and program integration activities.
Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional teams in a complex manufacturing environment.
Experience developing facility, process, and investment strategies for large-scale manufacturing programs.
Consistent demonstration of GM's core behaviors and commitment to a culture of inclusion, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
8+ years of General Assembly manufacturing experience, including process development, equipment design, integration, installation, program execution, and vehicle launch.
Manufacturing launch experience supporting new vehicle programs.
Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies, automation strategies, and vision systems.
Knowledge of vehicle development processes and program integration activities.
Skills
Bachelor's degree
General Assembly manufacturing experience including process development, equipment design, integration, installation, program execution, and vehicle launch.
Experience working within a manufacturing plant environment.
Demonstrated expertise in General Assembly manufacturing processes and systems.
Experience leading complex vehicle program integration efforts from development through launch.
Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, automation, tooling, and assembly processes.
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and drive issue resolution across multiple organizations.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to solve highly complex and ambiguous challenges.
Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to effectively present technical and business recommendations to all leadership levels.
Experience managing multiple high-priority assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP), including process deliverables, product milestones, and organizational interfaces.
Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies, automation strategies, and vision systems.
Knowledge of vehicle development processes and program integration activities.
Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional teams in a complex manufacturing environment.
Experience developing facility, process, and investment strategies for large-scale manufacturing programs.
Consistent demonstration of GM's core behaviors and commitment to a culture of inclusion, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.