Execution Zone Engineer - General Assembly - Manufacturing Engineering

Description

Work Arrangement

Onsite - This position requires the employee to be onsite five days a week. Primary work location will be the General Motors Global Technical Center in Warren, MI. This position has the potential to require domestic travel of up to 50-75%

The Role

As a career-level Zone Engineer within General Assembly Manufacturing Engineering, you will work independently with occasional guidance from your supervisor. You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing processes, designing and integrating tooling and equipment, and driving operational readiness within your assigned zone. This role requires creativity, initiative, and sound judgment in a fast-paced, plant-based engineering environment focused on launching and sustaining high-quality vehicle production.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

Lead manufacturing process development, equipment/tooling design, integration, and installation to steady-state production.

Manage new program launches, model changes, and current production activities within your assigned zone.

Define and implement changes to tooling, workstation setups, facilities, and automation to meet launch timelines.

Ensure efficient material flow and conveyance strategies for future operations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize tooling and processes across departments.

Develop tooling specifications (SORs), manage procurement, and oversee supplier design, build, and validation.

Support plant build events, address launch issues, and facilitate virtual builds and integration planning.

Maintain and update required tooling documentation, Project Status Zone Boards, and Process Manufacturing Requirements (MR’s).

Conduct PFMEA activities, support safety reviews, and ensure maintenance training for critical equipment.

Participate in program financial reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

2–4 years of experience in manufacturing

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field; degrees in project management or business considered with relevant manufacturing experience

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects

Flexibility to adapt to changing work hours, including weekends and holidays

Willingness to travel extensively during program launches

Demonstrated initiative and collaboration across teams

Solid project management capabilities

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

1–2 years of experience in the automotive industry

Experience working within General Assembly Manufacturing Engineering environments

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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