Senior Execution Lead - Machining

About the role

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility through human-centered design and advanced hardware, battery systems, software, safety, and entertainment technologies. Our products move millions of people every day as we work to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected. In pursuit of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, GM Global Manufacturing Engineering is transforming how we design and launch manufacturing systems for future propulsion products.

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Machining leads the development, execution, and launch of machining processes and equipment from concept through plant handover. This role ensures safety, quality, cost, timing, and manufacturing capability targets are achieved while delivering robust machining systems aligned with GM standards. The position works cross-functionally with Product Engineering, Plant Engineering, Controls, Quality, Operations, OEMs, integration suppliers, and launch execution teams.

The ideal candidate demonstrates creativity, initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety reviews, Safety Observation Tours, and ergonomic assessments for new and modified machining processes.
• Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, routings, and sequence-of-operations documentation.
• Translate process requirements into Statements of Requirements for machine tools, fixtures, gaging, cutting tools, and automation.
• Define error-proofing, nonconforming-product, backup, and process-control strategies.
• Lead PFMEA and Control Plan development with cross-functional teams.
• Support capability studies, type studies, error-proofing validation, and dimensional performance activities.
• Lead machining scope from concept through installation, equipment run-off, launch, and plant handover.
• Own crankshaft machining scope, while also supporting sustainment and capacity improvements for block and head machining.
• Manage OEMs and suppliers through design, build, debug, and run-off activities.
• Develop and maintain Launch Wall and Master Dot timing.
• Ensure equipment meets throughput, quality, safety, ergonomic, and manufacturing capability requirements.
• Forecast spending and manage Shopping Carts and invoicing.
• Support asset-tracking activities, including Brass Tags, METLs, and SPS1Bs.
• Provide regular program updates covering timing, risks, issues, and launch readiness.
• Maintain the program issues list and drive timely closure.
• Capture, share, and implement lessons learned across programs and sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• At least seven years of manufacturing or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute projects across block, head, and crankshaft machining.
• Experience leading machining processing, execution, and launch activities, particularly crankshaft machining.
• Strong understanding of crankshaft processes, equipment, OEMs, tooling, and gaging.
• Experience launching crankshaft machining lines or cells.
• Experience overseeing service engineers, junior engineers, and OEM partners.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and project execution skills.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and GM Manufacturing System principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with OEMs and integration suppliers.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, GPDP, and GM Global Manufacturing Engineering standards.
• Willingness to support off-shift, weekend, and holiday activities during installation and launch.

Location and Work Environment

Function: Global Manufacturing Engineering
Location: Spring Hill Complex
Regular presence at the engine plant is required during installation, tryout, and launch.
Periodic domestic and international travel is required to support supplier visits, design reviews, run-offs, integration activities, and launches.
Support for first-, second-, and third-shift activities, including occasional weekends and holidays, may be required during implementation and launch.